Job Reference: 1121006

In an effort to address the under-representation of women in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering at Curtin, we are strongly encouraging women to apply.

About The Position:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Lecturer to play a significant role at a vibrant institution and be part of a dynamic team with a passion for teaching, research, and community engagement, contributing to the overall output of excellence in Teaching and Research in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

The successful candidate will be a passionate educator with the ability to develop and deliver curriculum in the highly-regarded and rapidly growing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees. They will also undertake a high level of collaborative research in Mechanical Engineering. Particular expertise in Materials Engineering and Manufacturing will be highly regarded.

Your new role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Lecturer to play a significant role in enhancing the capacity of the Mechanical Engineering discipline in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. In your new role, you will be part of a vibrant institution and a dynamic team with a passion for teaching, research, and community engagement. The important work you do will contribute to an outstanding reputation for teaching and research in the School.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated educator with extensive experience in the design, development and delivery of engaging, inclusive curriculum, and will undertake research in the fields of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering. The role will involve the coordination and teaching delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate units at the Bentley campus over multiple study periods. The successful candidate will engage with colleagues, research collaborators and industry partners to developing funding proposals for high-quality research and to supervise HDR students.

To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, combined with extensive research and teaching experience in Materials Engineering and Manufacturing.

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.

About us
The School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering is a collegial working environment, which undertakes outstanding theoretical and applied research, and runs highly regarded and popular teaching programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge, and capability of all our staff. We embrace flexibility to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
Selection Criteria
Essential Requirements

1. PhD in Mechanical Engineering
2. Experience teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate coursework in materials engineering and manufacturing for more than 3 years, including unit coordination, curriculum design, development and delivery of lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials, supervision and mentoring of high-quality post-graduate students
3. Significant record of high-quality research in Mechanical Engineering, with a track record of publications in leading journals in the fields of Materials Engineering and Manufacturing
4. Capacity to establish and lead collaborative partnerships across disciplines, institutions, industry, and government and recognised standing through scholarly service
5. High-level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity

About Curtin University
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. 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 https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

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. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience (1 – 2 Pages Max)
• A document addressing the section criteria for the roles (2 – 3 Pages Max)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Thursday 6th of November 2025.
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications 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.