Engineer/Senior Engineer in Residence

Reference no:495745
Work type:Fixed Term – Full Time
Location:Bathurst
Categories:Academic – Teaching and Professional

• Continue working as a practicing engineer whilst supporting and teaching engineering students
• New purpose-built engineering building
• Ensure cadet engineers and graduates are well guided in industry practice
• Flexible work arrangements including considering full-time or part-time work

The Role

• Fixed Term (3 years), Full time or Part time
• Level B/C – $102,486 to $144,318 pa (full-time) (plus 17% superannuation)
• Bathurst

Located in culture-rich Bathurst , we are currently seeking qualified engineers with relevant industry experience to join our Engineering team to work as practicing Professional Engineers and to teach into our Engineering degree program. You will provide an industry perspective and apply current practice to teaching whilst having the opportunity to continue working as a professional engineer ‘in residence’ at the University.

The teaching responsibilities will involve contributing to the teaching team on project subjects, developing teaching material in your area of expertise and mentoring students. You will maintain links with industry to ensure the engineering curriculum is aligned with the reality of industry best practice.

CSU Engineering Consulting is a commercial arm of the department, offering a range of civil and structural design services as well as partnerships with research projects. You may work on projects, individually and as part of a team, for a range of clients doing general and specialist consulting in your field.

Part-time teaching only positions are also available to engineers wishing to continue in their current role part-time and split their time between their current job and the University. This offers a rewarding opportunity to give back to the engineering community, work with young people and other professionals, and gain new skills.

To be successful you will have:

• An accredited engineering degree in civil, geotechnical, water or structural engineering, or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of the discipline gained through recent industry experience.
• Experience in supervising cadet or graduate engineers or experience in mentoring programs.
• Chartered/Registered Professional Engineer, or equivalent, or eligibility to become chartered, is desirable.
• A desire to teach or work with young engineers in industry or academic setting.

About Us

CSU Engineering is a new engineering program that is designed around project-based learning, where workshops replace lectures and projects replace exams. The course structure includes some full-time on campus study with up to four years of paid industry placements. The program was developed in consultation with industry leaders to meet the growing demand for engineers and has been identified as one of the top four emerging engineering courses in the world.  Our engineering staff are leaders in their fields of teaching and research and combine significant professional experience with academic expertise.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Professor Jim Morgan Director, CSU Engineering DirectorCSUEngineering@csu.edu.au   Ph: (02) 6338 6301

Closing Date: 11 pm, 19 October 2022

Advertised: 21 Sep 2022 09:00 AM – AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Oct 2022 11:00 PM – AUS Eastern Daylight Time