• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and fixed-term for 4 years
• Level B $117,684 - $139,191 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Faculty of Science, Engineering & Built Environment is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Life & Environmental Sciences places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

The Lecturer, Environmental Botany will lead unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to deliver unit learning outcomes and continuously improve the student learning experience and outcomes. The position will initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs in their discipline area. The Lecturer may lead and research activities and is expected to engage collaboratively to develop novel research outcomes.

The appointee will play an active role in the delivery and continual enhancement of the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) and Bachelor of Science courses fostering student learning and engagement in areas encompassing the biology, ecology and physiology of plants. This role will suit an academic with demonstrated expertise in the plant sciences, supported by a research and teaching track record and partnerships into teaching, research, and community engagement.

As a Lecturer, Environmental Botany, you will:

• Lead and collaborate on unit teaching teams, developing curricula, learning resources, and implementing course improvements.
• Apply industry and research insights to create engaging, innovative, and inclusive learning experiences for diverse students.
• Design effective assessments and provide timely feedback, supporting student success and guiding learners to appropriate resources.
• Contribute to teaching excellence and pedagogical research, building capability within the discipline and supporting colleagues’ development.                                                                                           

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline with demonstrated expertise in plant research, particularly in the fields of ecology and fundamental biology, supported by partnerships in teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design.
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding.
• Ability to contribute to communities through research.
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Matthew Symonds, Associate Head of School (Burwood), School of Life & Environmental Sciences via matthew.symonds@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Lecturer, Environmental Botany 579812.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 18 January 2026 at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.