Course Lead, Engineering - Teaching Academic
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* Fixed term, full-time position ending 3 December 2030
* $173,635 - $191,099 (ALD) / $223,135 (ALE), plus 17% superannuation
* Based at the Bentley Campus, Perth, WA
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* ALD (Associate Professor) or ALE (Professor) level, determined by qualifications and experience.
About the Role
The role of Faculty Course Lead, Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering offers a collaborative opportunity for academic staff passionate about shaping the future of Engineering education. The Course Lead, Engineering will be at the forefront of academic innovation, responsible for supporting course teams in the development, implementation, and continual enhancement of an impactful and rewarding degree experience. This role is pivotal in ensuring our undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering courses provide an exceptional student experience and uphold the highest standards of academic excellence and relevance. With the Dean of Engineering, the Course Lead holds a central role in leading professional accreditation processes (particularly through Engineers Australia) at Perth and Kalgoorlie campuses, as well as Global campuses in Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Dubai.
Leadership in this role involves fostering the vision for undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering education, creating a collaborative and inspiring environment across multiple Schools and campuses, ensuring that the curriculum remains aligned with Faculty and University strategic priorities, student expectations, and industry needs. The Course Lead will be instrumental in creating a cohesive, engaging and well-informed experience that nurtures student wellbeing and enables success across academic, social, and personal growth dimensions, ensuring a seamless transition into and through University education.
In addition to guiding the academic efforts, the Course Lead plays a critical role in bridging the administrative and strategic elements of course management. This includes overseeing quality assurance and professional accreditation processes, guiding curriculum design incorporating educational scholarship, and working closely with various stakeholders to ensure that the course meets academic best practice and industry expectations. This leadership role is integral to the Faculty's mission of delivering transformative education and requires a dynamic individual with a passion for academic excellence and a commitment to student success.
Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
At Curtin University, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment in which all people feel respected, valued and safe. Curtin is dedicated to promoting gender equity and inclusivity in all areas. We are proud of our achievements to date and recognise that there is more to do to improve employment outcomes for women and people of diverse gender identities, particularly in STEMM disciplines.
As an Athena SWAN accredited institution, we celebrate diversity and actively work to advance the representation of women and gender-diverse people in STEMM areas and empower individuals so they can thrive in their careers through a range of supportive initiatives, including leadership training, mentorship for early career progression and promotion, networking opportunities, and other professional development resources.
As reflected in the Athena Swan Charter, gender equality is a broader issue that extends beyond barriers affecting women alone, and we are committed to addressing these challenges holistically.
Benefits
* 17% superannuation, plus a variety of salary packaging options.
* Paid parental leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver and 3 weeks for non-primary) subject to eligibility criteria; personal leave (14 days) and annual leave (20 days).
* Enjoy 12 public holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year period.
* Breastfeeding facilities and campus-based childcare (priority for Curtin staff and students).
* Flexible work arrangements including return to work provisions.
* On-campus medical centre.
* Academic Carer Support Scheme and other diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.
Responsibilities
Course Leadership & Administration
* Innovate and Inspire: Provide visionary leadership in course development, curriculum design, and teaching practices ensuring courses reflect the latest discipline‑specific best practices and pedagogical innovation.
* Align with Strategic Priorities: Support implementation of University, Faculty, and School teaching and learning strategies, ensuring courses remain at the forefront of educational excellence.
* Foster Collaboration and Lead Through Influence: Cultivate a collaborative environment within course teams across multiple organisational units, encouraging shared responsibility for student progress and achievement.
Course Management and Quality Enhancement
* Facilitate Continuous Improvement: Lead quality enhancement initiatives, including through comprehensive course reviews and across the Engineers Australia professional accreditation cycle.
* Ensure Cohesiveness: Work closely with Schools and Global Campuses to maintain alignment between unit and course outcomes, ensuring consistency across locations.
* Make Data‑Informed Decisions: Monitor key metrics related to course quality and student experience, using data to inform decisions that enhance the course.
Marketing and Course Information
* Be a Course Ambassador: Actively promote the course through recruitment efforts, presentations, and events, ensuring prospective students understand its opportunities.
* Strategic Positioning: Regularly review and adjust the course's strategic fit, target markets, and recruitment strategies to align with the Faculty's long‑term goals.
Student Engagement
* Enhance the Student Journey: Lead efforts to create an exceptional first‑year experience that supports academic, personal, and social growth.
* Support Student Success: Provide high‑quality, student‑centered academic advice and advocacy throughout studies.
* Manage Progressions and Awards: Chair relevant Boards of Examiners and determine honours awards as required.
External Relationship Management
* Build Industry Connections: Forge and maintain relationships with professional, industry, and community bodies to enhance reputation and meet community needs.
* Be a Faculty Voice: Represent the course at meetings of relevant School Advisory Boards and provide documentation as required.
Selection Criteria (Essential)
* A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline.
* Evidence of exceptional and ongoing contribution to Engineering education scholarship evidenced by citation indices, major international textbooks, prizes, awards from prestigious international educational bodies, elections to learned academies or professional bodies.
* Demonstrated leadership in Engineering education and engagement with the national Engineering education community.
* Demonstrated high‑level communication and interpersonal skills with ability to foster a collegial and supportive environment and interact with students and staff with cross‑cultural sensitivity.
* Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant policies, procedures and legislation in day‑to‑day performance of duties.
* Demonstrated experience engaging in professional accreditation through Engineers Australia across the accreditation cycle.
Role Requirements
* Fixed‑term contract; requires current work rights in Australia matching the tenure.
* Successful applicants subject to National Police Clearance and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
Your new Team – Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to delivering transformative education and world‑class research across a diverse range of disciplines. With strong industry partnerships and a global presence, the Faculty provides students with innovative, practice‑based learning opportunities that prepare them for success in rapidly evolving fields. Our mission is to nurture talent, drive discovery, and contribute to solving real‑world challenges through excellence in teaching, research, and engagement.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit
What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and an array of food options including a supermarket. Beyond campus life, Curtin offers generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and a range of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more reasons to work at Curtin, visit
Application Process
Please click APPLY NOW ensuring you attach the following documents:
* Up‑to‑date resume
* A document addressing the selection criteria, noted above (2–4 pages max). Please advise if applying for ALD or ALE.
For any queries in relation to the opportunity or the application process, contact our careers team at or (option 3,1). Quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Important Dates and Contact
Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST) Monday, 5 January 2026.
Late applications or emails will not be considered; only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please be aware that Curtin University will be closed following Friday 19th December. The University will reopen on Monday 5th January. This break will impact all recruitment processes, and you may not receive updates until early to late January 2026.
Curtin reserves the right
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
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