Lecturer – Physical Oceanography

About The Team

The School of Environmental and Conservation Sciences (ECS) part of the College of Environmental and Life Sciences is a multidisciplinary school offering three undergraduate majors Conservation and Wildlife Biology Environmental Sciences and Management and Marine Biology as well as the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management Graduate Diploma and Master in Environmental Sciences.

We deliver strong experiential learning across all programs and consistently achieve high student satisfaction. ECS Contributes to Murdoch Universitys reputation for impactful translational research through diverse applied projects that address environmental policy and conservation challenges.

Our research excellence is supported by collaborations with government industry NGOs and Traditional Owners. ECS fosters a positive and collegial research culture for both emerging and established academics and is home to a large active community of higher-degree students.

Your New Role!

A Lecturer (Level B) plays a key role in advancing the discipline through high-quality research scholarly publications and active professional engagement. This position contributes significantly to the Schools teaching portfolio by preparing and delivery lectures tutorials and other learning activities as well as supervising Honours and postgraduate students. The role also involves undertaking a broad rage of administrative and service responsibilities within the College and across the University.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Deliver high-quality lectures tutorials and practicals in oceanography and marine pollution units and develop review and update curriculum materials that integrate physical oceanography with marine biology
• Supervise Honours undergraduate and postgraduate research projects provide academic mentorship and contribute to School activities including outreach engagement and administrative responsibilities
• Conduct independent and collaborative research in physical oceanography and related fields publish in peer-reviewed outlets secure external research funding and engage in ongoing professional development and partnerships within and beyond the University

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $113247.00 $134148.00(pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement effective July 2026

• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What youll bring to the role:

• PhD in Physical Oceanography Marine Sciences Environmental Physics or a closely related field with demonstrated experience teaching oceanography and marine pollution within marine biology context
• Proven ability to explain complex mathematical and physical concepts to students from diverse academic backgrounds particularly those in biological sciences
• Strong research track record evidenced by peer-reviewed publication successful grant applications and original research contributions in physical oceanography with relevance to marine biology and marine pollution
• Experience supervising Honours and postgraduate students delivering fieldwork and laboratory based learning and assessing student performance across varied formats
• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary research and a demonstrated commitment to equity diversity and inclusion
  

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see theApplicant Guidefor more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Mike van Keulen Head of School Environmental and Conservation Sciences and quote JR104890 as the reference.

Applications Close on 11 March 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.