Senior Lecturer

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Discounted services

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Accounting to advance high‑impact research and provide training across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

You will publish in premier journals, lead curriculum design, coordinate courses, and contribute to governance and external partnerships. A PhD in accounting and a strong teaching record are essential.

Qualifications

• A completed PhD in accounting with a strong publication record.
• Evidence of high-quality tertiary teaching in accounting and related areas.
• Experience leading teaching and research initiatives and supervising students.
• Active engagement with accounting professional bodies and industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact accounting research and publish in premier journals.
• Lead curriculum design and innovation for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and seminars, including course coordination.
• Contribute to governance, committees, and external partnerships.

Skills

Research publication

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Industry engagement

Governance participation

Education

PhD in accounting

Job description

Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Business and Economics
Department/ School: Department of Accounting
Salary: Level C - $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super

• World-leading accounting department / Shape curricula and research with global impact / Strong professional and industry engagement
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity

As a Senior Lecturer in Accounting, you will advance high‑impact accounting research and research training — publish in top international journals.
You will transform student learning, designing bold, evidence‑based teaching, and support student wellbeing.
You will also translate research into practice through external partnerships.

What you will deliver:

• Conduct high-quality accounting research, targeting publication in premier international journals and contributing to the Department’s reputation.
• Lead curriculum design and innovation, developing contemporary course materials and integrating accounting with emerging technologies and contexts.
• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, and seminars across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including subject and course coordination.
• Contribute to departmental governance, committees, professional engagement, and student consultation, supporting a high-quality learning environment.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a completed PhD in accounting
• Demonstrate a strong publication record, including articles in premier international refereed accounting or auditing journals.
• Provide evidence of high-quality tertiary teaching in accounting or auditing, including honours and postgraduate levels.
• Lead teaching and research initiatives, supervising honours and research higher degree students and mentoring emerging scholars.
• Engage actively with accounting professional bodies, firms, or the broader business community to enrich programmes.
• Contribute collegially to departmental administration, committees, and broader university initiatives, aligning with equal opportunity principles.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balanceand well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Department of Accounting

The Department of Accounting is one of the academic departments within the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) at the University of Melbourne. The Department is committed to excellence in research and teaching across the core areas of the discipline, serving a diverse community of students and researchers.

The Department of Accounting hosts research profiles across multiple disciplines, including management accounting, financial accounting, auditing and assurance, and accounting information systems. The Department maintains strong global connections to world-class research through the seminar series (featuring invited international speakers) and regional conferences, such as the Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Conference. Additionally, the department is actively affiliated with professional bodies and industry networks through the Centre for Accounting & Industry Partnerships (CAIP).

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We’re committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***********@unimelb.edu.au.

Want to know more?

Applications close: Sunday 28 February 2027 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone (AEDT).