Lecturer in Engineering

The role

• Continuing, Full time
• Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Bathurst

As the Lecturer in Engineering, you will teach a broad range of subjects in our mechanical engineering major. These subjects include dynamics, mechatronics, control systems, mechanical design and manufacturing.

You will deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching across face-to-face and blended modes, as well as contribute to curriculum development, academic administration, and maintain strong industry engagement in this teaching-focused role.

This position is required for face-to-face teaching on our Bathurst campus and therefore remote work options are not available. A generous relocation package may be offered to the successful candidate to assist with relocating to Bathurst to take up this opportunity.

About you

• A doctoral qualification relevant to mechanical engineering or similar, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering, particularly dynamics, mechatronics, control systems, mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to delivering high quality, student centred learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently in an academic setting.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences here.

Learn more about the School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1-2 page “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. You will also be required to indicate which position and at what level you are submitting your application for. 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 Tim Anderson | Director, CSU Engineering | DirectorCSUEngineering@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 6 April 2026

Advertised: 13 Mar 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 06 Apr 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time