Lecturer (Teaching & Research) - People Culture & Organisation
* Based on Bentley Campus WA
* Permanent Full‑Time Position
* $118,308 - $140,147 (ALB) + 17% Superannuation
Job Reference:
School of Management and Marketing
The School of Management and Marketing (SoMM) in Curtin Business School develops globally minded, career‑capable graduates, advancing responsible, evidence‑based business through innovation in education, research, and engagement. Located in the Faculty of Business and Law, Bentley Perth campus of Curtin University, we have close collaborations with each of Curtin's global campuses in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
With a clear focus on learner employability and research excellence, SoMM offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in International Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Tourism Hospitality and Events, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Human Resources Management and Business Information Systems. Our research profile reflects our commitment to industry relevance and societal impact and engagement. We are also home to leading research entities including the Future of Work Institute, the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, the Tourism Research Cluster and the Consumer Research Lab.
Our links with leading industry groups offer students and staff a range of work experiences and research opportunities including internships, Executive Education, Academic Study Programmes, and business consultancies.
SoMM is closely connected with other Schools at Curtin with extensive opportunities for research and teaching collaboration in fields such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility, energy, entrepreneurship, mining and engineering, and health service provision. In particular, the School has strong ties with Curtin's Director of Entrepreneurship, the Institute of Energy Transition and Innovation Central.
People, Culture and Organisations (PCO)
This early‑career position is located within SoMM's PCO discipline with a focus on human resource management, organisational behaviour, employment relations and public relations. Teaching areas and courses also offer double degrees with law and psychology. Research activities draw on quantitative and qualitative methodologies as well as broader disciplinary perspectives such as philosophy and sociology. Topics include human resource management; organisational behaviour, multiculturalism, employment relations and labour markets; teamwork; ethics and sustainability; leadership; career development; gender, diversity and inclusion; public interest communication, reputation management and transmedia storytelling.
The role
The successful candidate will be an early‑career academic (ECA) looking to advance their career in teaching, research and engagement. They will be responsible for teaching, research and engagement in human resource management, employment relations and related disciplines. They will be expected to undertake undergraduate teaching and, subject to experience and expertise, postgraduate teaching and engage in innovative curriculum and content development. As a passionate early‑career academic, they will also be provided with opportunities for Higher Degree by Research supervision, leadership and professional development, where appropriate. Mentoring will be provided to ensure HDR supervision where required (i.e. for applicants with limited HDR supervision). They will also be encouraged to work closely with industry partners in both teaching and research and will be provided with mentoring, as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver high‑quality and innovative courses in human resource management, employment relations and related disciplines.
* Develop course materials and assessment tasks that align with trends in the contemporary and future labour market and with the learning objectives of the respective programs.
* Deliver high‑quality undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching.
* Provide academic guidance and support to students, such as postgraduate study options.
* Conduct high‑quality research, including publications in high‑quality outlets (e.g., A*/A‑ranked management journals).
* Identify sources of funding, develop and submit funding applications, and secure external research funding to support research activities.
* Identify opportunities for demand‑driven research and engage with industry partners, policymakers and other stakeholders to understand their research needs.
* Engage in professional development, and internal/external service and engagement.
* Contribute to a positive School/Faculty/University culture reflecting Curtin's Values of Respect, Integrity, Impact, Courage and Excellence.
* Other duties as directed from time to time.
Role Requirements
* As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
* Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
Selection Criteria
* A doctoral qualification in a relevant academic discipline (Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Psychology, Management).
* Demonstrated ability to teach at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, and to develop innovative and high‑quality course materials in accordance with their career stage.
* A track record of achievement in and commitment to excellence in delivering learning experiences across multiple teaching modes and platforms in accordance with their career stage.
* A record of high‑quality research commensurate with their career stage as evidenced by publications in relevant disciplines (Human Resource Management, Employment Relations), and a clear plan to build a high‑quality publications pipeline.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 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. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page
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 endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
Applications
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
• Up‑to‑date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position's selection criteria (noted above) – 2–3 pages Max.
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Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST) 18th December 2025. (Please note that due to the university's limited service period, applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in mid to late January 2026.)
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
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.
Contact
For any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on *************@curtin.edu.au or ***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
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