
Institute of Technical Education
Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering [ITE College West]
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will develop and deliver engaging lectures that inspire and shape the future of our students. In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you will serve as a mentor and guide, supporting students in their academic and personal growth. You will also undertake industry or consultancy projects to stay current with professional trends and evolving industry changes. Building and maintaining strong connections with industry and educational institutions is crucial. You will have opportunities for regular industry attachments or experiences to continuously update your skills, knowledge, and professional practices.
You will specialise in delivering education in either automation technologies and smart systems, or mechanical systems maintenance and operations, preparing students for modern manufacturing demands.
What we are looking for
We are seeking highly skilled engineering professionals who are keen to mentor and guide the next generation of technical experts in ITE as Lecturers in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience: Minimum 3 years in either:
Industrial automation, robotics systems, or smart manufacturing environments, OR
Mechanical systems maintenance, industrial piping and valve operations, or machinery maintenance (examples include industrial facilities, power plants, water treatment facilities, building services, or similar environments)
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in at least two of the following:
PLC programming and system integration
Industrial robotics setup, programming and maintenance
Automation system troubleshooting and smart manufacturing technologies
Mechanical systems maintenance and testing procedures
Industrial piping and valve systems installation and repair
Machinery maintenance including transmission systems and industrial pumps
• Industry Knowledge: Up-to-date with at least one of the following:
Digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 concepts
IoT integration and predictive maintenance technologies
Condition monitoring systems and cybersecurity principles for industrial systems
Sustainability practices in automation and manufacturing operations
• Educational Background: Trained in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering disciplines with practical experience in chosen specialisation area.
• Professional Attributes: Passion and commitment to engineering and teaching career, with strong communication skills and ability to mentor students.
• Additional Advantage: Knowledge of using AI in engineering environments, professional robotics certifications, or experience in training technical personnel.
Those with good and relevant experience can look forward to Senior Lecturer or equivalent positions, with career development opportunities to leadership positions in the Colleges or Headquarters.
Applicants may check their application status at the end of 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.
About your application process
This job is closing on 06 Apr 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Institute of Technical Education or the wider Public Service.
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