At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful research and inspire the next generation of economists.
- Company: Join the University of Melbourne's top-ranked Economics department.
- Benefits: Enjoy 17% superannuation, flexible work, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive culture welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Shape policy and education while collaborating with leading economists.
- Qualifications: PhD in economics or econometrics and a strong research record.
The predicted salary is between 152695 - 176065 $ per year.
Role type: Full time, Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/ School: Department of Economics
Salary: Level C - $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super
World-leading economics and econometrics department / Shape research, teaching and policy impact / Cooperative, well-resourced environment.
Join a top-ranked department to lead influential research, inspire students, and mentor future economists and econometricians.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from women and people who identify as women.
The University of Melbourne takes pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
Your next career opportunity:
- You will lead high-quality research in economics or econometrics within a globally recognised, impact-driven department.
- You will teach engaged students, supervise ambitious researchers, and help shape innovative curricula and academic leadership.
What you will deliver:
- Produce internationally recognised research and actively secure external funding through grants, fellowships and collaborations.
- Deliver high-quality teaching in specialist and core subjects across undergraduate, honours and graduate programmes.
- Supervise and mentor honours, masters and PhD students, fostering rigorous research training and academic development.
- Provide academic leadership through subject coordination, curriculum innovation and contributions to departmental strategy and governance.
- Engage with government, industry and community partners to translate research insights into policy and practice.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a PhD in economics, econometrics or a closely related discipline, completed by commencement.
- Demonstrate a strong, sustained research record with publications in leading peer-reviewed economics or econometrics journals.
- Teach effectively in specialist economics or econometrics subjects and contribute to core undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.
- Secure, or show strong potential to secure, competitive research funding and cooperative policy or industry projects.
- Provide high-quality supervision and mentoring for honours, masters and PhD students across diverse research topics.
- Contribute positively to departmental leadership, service, curriculum development and external engagement with government or industry.
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.
Your new team – Department of Economics:
You will join the Faculty of Business and Economics, renowned for teaching with an impact, research and industry engagement.
Within the Department of Economics, you will collaborate with leading economists, econometricians and actuaries across diverse fields.
You will engage with specialised research units and labs, from applied microeconomics to market design and environmental data.
Our collaborative, inclusive culture supports excellence, mentoring and strong connections with business, government and the wider community.
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.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
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.
- You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.
Want to know more?
- For queries related to this specific position, contact Phillip McCalman at econ-jobhire@unimelb.edu.au.
- For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at hr-careers@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: 15 January 2027 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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