Role type: Full time, continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/ School: Department of Economics
Salary: Level C - $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super
- World-leading economics and econometrics department / Shape research, teaching and policy impact / Collaborative, well-resourced environment
- Join a top-ranked department to lead influential research, inspire students, and mentor future economists and econometricians.
- Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from women and people who identify as women
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Your next career opportunity
You will lead high-quality research in economics or econometrics within a globally recognised, impact-driven department.
You will teach engaged students, supervise ambitious researchers, and help shape innovative curricula and academic leadership.
What you will deliver:
- Produce internationally recognised research and actively secure external funding through grants, fellowships and collaborations.
- Deliver high-quality teaching in specialist and core subjects across undergraduate, honours and graduate programmes.
- Supervise and mentor honours, masters and PhD students, fostering rigorous research training and academic development.
- Provide academic leadership through subject coordination, curriculum innovation and contributions to departmental strategy and governance.
- Engage with government, industry and community partners to translate research insights into policy and practice.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a PhD in economics, econometrics or a closely related discipline, completed by commencement.
- Demonstrate a strong, sustained research record with publications in leading peer-reviewed economics or econometrics journals.
- Teach effectively in specialist economics or econometrics subjects and contribute to core undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.
- Secure, or show strong potential to secure, competitive research funding and collaborative policy or industry projects.
- Provide high-quality supervision and mentoring for honours, masters and PhD students across diverse research topics.
- Contribute positively to departmental leadership, service, curriculum development and external engagement with government or industry.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Department of Economics
You will join the Faculty of Business and Economics, renowned for impactful teaching, research and industry engagement.
Within the Department of Economics, you will collaborate with leading economists, econometricians and actuaries across diverse fields.
You will engage with specialised research units and labs, from applied microeconomics to market design and environmental data.
Our collaborative, inclusive culture supports excellence, mentoring and strong connections with business, government and the wider community.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.
Application essentials:
- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
- This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
- A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
- Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
- You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application. Description. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria
Want to know more?
- For queries related to this specific position, contact Phillip McCalman at econ-jobhire@unimelb.edu.au
- For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
- For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 8 October 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
Word: JR-018940_Senior Lecturer in Economics and Econometrics_PD.docx
PDF: JR-018940_Senior Lecturer in Economics and Econometrics_PD.pdf