Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Employment Relations and the Future of Work

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Employment Relations/Future of Work

Job No.: 674165

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $123,138 - $146,228 pa Level B / $150,841 $173,931 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world leading University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Department of Management at Monash University is a global leader in research, education, and industry engagement. Committed to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and PRME principles, we deliver high-impact, inclusive research and education in employment relations, leadership, organisational behaviour, HRM, operations, strategy, and more. Our collegial culture fosters excellence, with strong research support, industry partnerships, and a proven track record of publishing in top journals.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in the Department of Management, with expertise in Employment Relations/Future of Work. You will also maintain an active research profile, producing high quality original and impactful research leading to publications in refereed top-tier journals (i.e., A/A* as per the Australian Business Deans’ Council ABDC 2026 list) in management or employment relations. You will also develop and deliver high-quality teaching to large, culturally diverse cohorts of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Department of Management values diversity and inclusion, and supports actionable research that addresses real-world challenges and you will demonstrate research leadership, including supervision of PhD students, and contribute actively to the Department’s educational, research, and administrative activities.

As the successful candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across education and service sectors. You will have a track record of publication in refereed top-tier journals, a commitment to impactful research, and for more senior candidates, success in leading research projects, securing external funding, and supervising postgraduate students. You will have a proven record of high-quality teaching in a tertiary environment, experience developing curriculum, and the ability to engage and motivate diverse student cohorts.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

Learn more about Monash.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. If you have previously applied for this role and your profile has since changed, please contact Professor David Oliver for advice on re-applying.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor David Oliver, Professor and Head of Department of Management, David.Oliver@monash.edu  

Position Description:

Lecturer

Senior Lecturer

Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST

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