Enterprise Professor/Fellow - Infrastructure and Transport Platform

Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE), Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department: Office of the Dean
Salary: Level D: $183,859 - $202,556 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% super
Level E: $236,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% super

• High-profile, industry-facing academic role / Bridge infrastructure and transport sectors with FEIT research / Shape impactful strategic partnerships.

• Apply your senior sector experience to build influential collaborations that advance infrastructure, transport, and university research impact.

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
You will lead industry engagement for FEIT’s Infrastructure and Transport Platform, matching sector needs with world-class research capabilities. You will use your networks and executive experience to shape strategic partnerships that deliver commercial value and societal impact. You will also mentor platform staff and support the Platform Leader to grow a vibrant, industry-connected ecosystem.

What you will deliver:

• Forge strategic partnerships between infrastructure and transport organisations and FEIT researchers to address complex sector challenges.
• Identify and scope collaboration opportunities, including proposals and white papers aligned with sector priorities and FEIT capabilities.
• Champion the Infrastructure and Transport Platform at industry events, strengthening visibility, reputation, and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor and coach platform staff to build capability in industry engagement and partnership development.
• Advise and support the Platform Leader on business development strategy, pipelines, and resource focus for maximum impact.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Bring extensive infrastructure and/or transport sector leadership experience and strong credibility with senior industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a strong track record in business development, partnership creation, and delivering mutually beneficial commercial outcomes.
• Maintain a contemporary, influential professional network and confidently leverage relationships to achieve strategic objectives.
• Understand current and emerging research challenges, regulations, and compliance trends across infrastructure and transport sectors.
• Offer senior executive experience within public or private organisations, with proven ability to lead and mentor others.
• Meet the Level E criteria through eminent industry leadership and recognition, or be ready to progress from Level D.

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 – Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
You will join the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, a national leader in engineering and IT education and research. Working within the Infrastructure and Transport Platform, you will collaborate with experts across engineering, construction, mobility, logistics, and asset management. The team partners with industry, government, and communities to tackle real-world challenges and deliver transformational impact aligned with FEIT 2035 and the University’s Strategy 2030.

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.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position and to our recruitment process, email Shabon Nawabi at Shabon.nawabi@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: Tuesday 24 November 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

JR-017552 Enterprise Professor Fellow Infrastructure and Transport Platform Position Description.pdf

JR-017552 Enterprise Professor Fellow Infrastructure and Transport Platform Position Description Accessible.doc

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