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SalaryAt The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystems Sciences, we're dedicated to advancing education and research in Environmental and ecosystem sciences, sustainable agriculture, and healthy food systems. We inspire and empower future leaders to champion sustainability, innovate solutions to global challenges, and foster partnerships across diverse communities and disciplines. Grounded in values of community, leadership, excellence, creativity, and sustainability, we strive to make a meaningful impact on both people and the planet.We also offer salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, public transport discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses for our staff and their immediate families. If you're driven to create positive change and contribute to a better world, we invite you to join our passionate team.About the Role
The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences is seeking an outstanding environmental scientist specialising in vegetation management. In this role, you will contribute to teaching excellence in vegetation management, ecology, and interdisciplinary subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.You will also establish a research program that advances academic knowledge and benefits the broader community through effective engagement and outreach activities. Collaborating with industry, government, community partners, including Indigenous communities, you will foster new Environmental Science opportunities across the Faculty and University. Based at the Parkville Campus in Melbourne's CBD, you will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and infrastructure, working closely with other staff and environmental research groups.Your responsibilities will include:
- Work closely with colleagues to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate Environmental Science subjects, teaching topics related to vegetation management, field ecology (including plant ecology) and interdisciplinary offerings.
- Design and develop curriculum in areas of Environmental Science that complement and build on the existing strengths of the School.
- Prepare and delivery lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars as appropriate.
- Provide academic mentoring and assistance to students.
- Coordinate and run student field trips.
- Conduct internationally competitive research in Environmental Science
- Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne.
You will have experience supervising research students and excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building positive relationships with staff, collaborators, and students. Additionally, you will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and collegially within a diverse workforce.You will also have:
- Completion of a PhD in Environmental Science or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in Environmental Science and expertise related to vegetation ecology and management, including field ecology.
- Demonstrated experience, relative to opportunity, in developing engaging undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching programs.
- A demonstrated aptitude for independent research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and relative to opportunity.
- Experience in supervising research students, relative to opportunity.
The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES) brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of new interdisciplinary thinking and high-impact solutions for global challenges relating to climate change, food security, biodiversity conversation, sustainable forest management, invasive species, and environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural practices.With deep expertise across a variety of disciplines, the School offers a range of subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including six Master coursework programs: Master of Agricultural Sciences, Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation, Master of Food and Packaging Innovation, Master of Food Science, Master of Urban Horticulture and Master of Environment.The School is situated across four University campuses, with dedicated agriculture, forest and fire, and urban horticulture facilities that enable a unique hands-on learning experience. The School is actively engaged in partnerships with industry, government, alumni, and the community to share knowledge and co-develop solutions to real-world problems. Join a vibrant community committed to benefiting people and nature through education and research.What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out page!About the University of Melbourne
We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via and stay connected with our stories and people on .Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit page.We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
