Professor, Structural Engineering

Professor, Structural Engineering – RMIT University Location: Melbourne CBD campus (may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University) Position: Full‑time, continuing, Academic Level E – Salary $219,084 p.a. + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Overview RMIT University invites an accomplished and visionary scholar to lead research and teaching in innovative structural systems, modular and prefabricated design, high‑performance, low‑carbon materials, driving the next generation of resilient, sustainable infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead multidisciplinary research programs and high‑performing teams delivering transformative outcomes in structural design and systems innovation. Build and strengthen global research collaborations and strategic partnerships across academia, government, and industry. Inspire and mentor staff and students while embedding best‑practice teaching strategies that enhance student learning and graduate outcomes. Contribute to school and college‑level strategic planning and shape the future direction of engineering education and research at RMIT. Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to manage award programmes and lead program reviews. Demonstrate distinction at the national level and an internationally recognised research track record in structural design, innovative prefabricated/modular structural systems, and high‑performance and low‑carbon materials. Proven ability to sustain and grow research groups and centres through attraction of external funding, leveraging external networks. Extensive experience supervising higher‑degree by research candidates to maximise research performance. Demonstrated ability to lead improvement of academic standards, including implementing best‑practice teaching strategies and dissemination of innovative practice in structural design of engineering infrastructure. Evidence of demonstrated strategic leadership in a large organisational unit or university‑wide initiative and effective membership of a management team that developed and achieved shared goals and objectives. Demonstrated experience in financial, governance and quality management systems within a university. Demonstration of RMIT values and behavioural expectations. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills, including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, and negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment. Qualifications Mandatory: PhD in relevant field. Please note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. Application Instructions Click the ‘Apply’ link and upload the following documents:- Your CV- A cover letter- A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria For further information about this position, please see the Position Description linked below or contact Associate Professor Dilan Robert at For recruitment processes, contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at Do not send applications via these email addresses. Applications close 16 Dec :59 pm. Equal Opportunity Statement RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child‑safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In the event of a disability, we actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. Please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr