• Based at our Warrnambool Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• Level B $117,684 - $139,191 or Level C $143,490 - $165,001 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

The Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Marine Management will play a key role in shaping Deakin University’s teaching and research in marine and coastal sustainability at the Warrnambool campus. Enhance the Bachelor of Marine Science through engaging, innovative teaching and bring strong expertise in marine sustainability, including the integration of Indigenous knowledge and partnerships.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Sustainable Marine Management, you will:

• Lead and collaborate on unit and course design, driving curriculum innovation, refining learning resources, and shaping high-quality student experiences.
• Bring industry and research practice into teaching, creating engaging, authentic learning that boosts student success and employability.
• Champion educational excellence, supporting students, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to impactful pedagogical and discipline-based research.
• Drive high-impact research and innovation by securing funding, leading interdisciplinary and industry partnerships, and delivering research, translation, and commercialisation outcomes with growing national and international recognition.
• Foster research excellence and future talent by supervising and mentoring HDR and early-career researchers, building strong industry-connected research cultures, and communicating impactful work to national and global audiences.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline with strong expertise in marine sustainability and management, and a demonstrated commitment to integrating Indigenous knowledge and partnerships across teaching, research, and engagement.
• Excellent teaching record, including innovative curriculum design and (where relevant) research supervision in undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs.
• An emerging or established research reputation evidenced by quality publications, exhibitions, external funding, and research that benefits communities.
• Proven ability to engage positively with industry, government, and community partners, and to contribute to leadership in teaching, research, and administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build effective, collaborative working relationships.

Here's how to apply: 

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

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact David Francis (Associate Head of School Regional (Warrnambool & Queenscliff)) on 03 5563 3083

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

 PD - Lecturer, Sustainable Marine Management 578712.pdf

 PD - Senior Lecturer, Sustainable Marine Management 578712.pdf

Applications for this position close on 22 December

The University will be closed from 23 December and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. Recruitment outcomes and further communication regarding this position will not be provided until the new year.

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.