Senior Lecturer, Economics / Econometrics

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; Sur place; AUD 153 000 - 176 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

17% superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Résumé du poste

University of Melbourne invites applications for a continuing, full‑time Senior Lecturer in Economics and Econometrics. You will lead high‑quality research, supervise researchers, and shape curricula while engaging with government, industry and the wider community.

You will teach undergraduate to PhD levels, secure external funding, and contribute to governance and strategic initiatives within the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics, econometrics or closely related discipline.
• Strong, sustained research record with publications in leading peer‑reviewed economics or econometrics journals.
• Experience teaching specialist economics or econometrics and contributing to core undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to secure competitive research funding and cooperative policy or industry projects.
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor honours, masters and PhD students across diverse topics.
• Contribute to departmental leadership, service, curriculum development and external engagement with government or industry.

Responsabilités

• Produce internationally recognised research and secure external funding through grants, fellowships and collaborations.
• Deliver high-quality teaching in specialist and core subjects across undergraduate, honours and graduate programmes.
• Supervise and mentor honours, masters and PhD students, fostering rigorous research training and academic development.
• Provide academic leadership through subject coordination, curriculum innovation and governance contributions.
• Engage with government, industry and community partners to translate research insights into policy and practice.

Formation

PhD in economics, econometrics or closely related discipline

Description du poste

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

World-leading economics and econometrics department / Shape research, teaching and policy impact / Cooperative, well-resourced environment.

Join a top-ranked department to lead influential research, inspire students, and mentor future economists and econometricians.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from women and people who identify as women.

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Your next career opportunity You will lead high-quality research in economics or econometrics within a globally recognised, impact-driven department. You will teach engaged students, supervise ambitious researchers, and help shape innovative curricula and academic leadership.

What you will deliver:

• Produce internationally recognised research and actively secure external funding through grants, fellowships and collaborations.
• Deliver high-quality teaching in specialist and core subjects across undergraduate, honours and graduate programmes.
• Supervise and mentor honours, masters and PhD students, fostering rigorous research training and academic development.
• Provide academic leadership through subject coordination, curriculum innovation and contributions to departmental strategy and governance.
• Engage with government, industry and community partners to translate research insights into policy and practice.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD in economics, econometrics or a closely related discipline, completed by commencement.
• Demonstrate a strong, sustained research record with publications in leading peer-reviewed economics or econometrics journals.
• Teach effectively in specialist economics or econometrics subjects and contribute to core undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.
• Secure, or show strong potential to secure, competitive research funding and cooperative policy or industry projects.
• Provide high-quality supervision and mentoring for honours, masters and PhD students across diverse research topics.
• Contribute positively to departmental leadership, service, curriculum development and external engagement with government or industry.

What we offer you!

• 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 balance and 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 Economics

You will join the Faculty of Business and Economics, renowned for teaching with an impact, research and industry engagement. Within the Department of Economics, you will collaborate with leading economists, econometricians and actuaries across diverse fields. You will engage with specialised research units and labs, from applied microeconomics to market design and environmental data. Our collaborative, inclusive culture supports excellence, mentoring and strong connections with business, government and the wider community.

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 [e-mail].

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Applications close: 15 January 2027 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description

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For queries related to this specific position, contact Phillip McCalman at [e-mail]. For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at [e-mail]. For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at [e-mail] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.

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