Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Food Science

Murdoch, WA

About The Team

Join a collaborative and research-active School driving innovation across health, food science, nutrition and forensic sciences. With a strong focus on student success, industry engagement and impactful research, the team delivers high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs that prepare graduates to make a difference in the real world.

Your New Role!  

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition, you will contribute to excellence in teaching, research and industry engagement. You will develop and deliver innovative learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervise research students, grow a research profile in your area of expertise, build meaningful industry partnerships, and support the ongoing enhancement of our Food Science and Nutrition courses.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Development, delivery, assessment, review, and coordination of units in the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition and the Master of Food Science.
• Developing and growing a research program integrating postgraduate training and supervision in food science, nutrition, food chemistry, and/or food safety, and/or related fields, that complement the teaching and research activities of the School and University.
• Developing strong industry linkages to enhance teaching experiences for students and/or grow research partnerships and collaborations.
• Contributing to the activities required by the course, School, and University to ensure ongoing review and improvements to the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition and the Master of Food Science.

Please refer to the Position Description and Duty Statement for further details.

Level B

Level C

What We Offer You!

This Continuous, Full Time attracts a remuneration of:

Lecture Level B: $115,512 - $136,831 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

Senior Lecture Level C: $141,088 - $162,403 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.  

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
  

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria and qualification requirement(s) (Please refer to the Position Description and Duty Statement)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A tertiary qualification of at least four years in the relevant field, or equivalent professional experience recognised by the University.
• A relevant doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent) in the discipline, or equivalent professional experience as recognised by the University.
• Maintain your professional registration or accreditation, where relevant to your discipline or profession.
• Professional experience in one or more areas of food science, nutrition, food production, food chemistry, and/or food safety.
• Eligibility to be a member of a professional body, such as the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST), or Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), or related organisation.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description and Duty Statement for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Visa sponsorship and relocation may be available for the right candidate.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Murray Adams, Head of School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences and quote JR105843 as the reference.

Applications Close on 12th November 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.