Education Fellow, Construction

Job no: 0064153
Work type: Various work types
Location: Parkville
Categories: Architecture, Building and Planning (Academic)

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Job no: 0064153
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.3 – 0.6 FTE negotiable): Continuing
Department: Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
Salary: Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. pro rata plus 17% super

  • Deliver and develop teaching in construction management and technology, enhancing student learning through practical industry insights.
  • Combine part-time industry engagement with academic teaching, shaping future construction professionals with cutting-edge knowledge.
  • Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
As an Education Fellow in Construction, you will leverage your industry experience to support student learning in construction management and technology subjects, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate levels within the Bachelor of Design (construction pathway) and Master of Construction Management degrees. This part-time role allows for continued industry engagement while you develop your teaching expertise, working with senior academic staff and independently. You will be responsible for delivering engaging teaching, improving student outcomes, and contributing to curriculum development, while also engaging in professional development to enhance teaching practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Contributing to the delivery of core and elective teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate construction programs, including tutorials and site visits , and supporting curriculum and resource development.
  • Directly involving in student assessment, providing feedback, and offering empathetic support and guidance to students, while engaging in professional development activities.
  • Contributing to scholarly presentations and publications, supporting grant applications to advance teaching, and continuously improving teaching practices based on impact measures.
  • Engaging in team collaboration, participating in committees, and supporting University initiatives to enhance teaching quality, while adhering to University policies and fostering a safe, inclusive workplace.

Who we are looking for
You will be a self-motivated individual with excellent planning and organisational skills, capable of working autonomously to meet deadlines. You will also possess highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to upholding the University’s standards of behaviour and contributing to a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

You will also have:

  • A PhD or Masters degree in a built environment discipline.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in the construction industry, within commercial and/or domestic sectors.
  • Demonstrated teaching experience in construction, with the ability to educate, inspire, and support students as part of a team.
  • Expertise in construction methodology, building materials, procurement routes, and relevant regulations, particularly in commercial construction.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning is a leading institution in the Asia-Pacific, focusing on the design and realisation of inhabited environments. With over 200 staff and 3,000 students, including a third international, it offers undergraduate and graduate courses across architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, property, and construction.

The Melbourne School of Design (MSD) integrates research, teaching, and practice with a focus on sustainability and urbanisation challenges. Its interdisciplinary approach prepares students for global issues in the built environment, with opportunities for field trips and advanced research.

The Faculty is renowned for its research excellence in areas like climate change, urban density, and the future of cities. Staff collaborate locally and globally to address major environmental and social challenges, fostering a strong research culture. Through the MSD, we offer a high-quality research training environment with excellent resources and professional development programs.

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 our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
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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 our Diversity and Inclusion 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 -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

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)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job, please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

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