Lecturer/Professional Fellow

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Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers

Are you an experienced civil engineering professional ready to shape the future of engineering education? Join us and bring your industry expertise into the classroom as a Professional Fellow/Lecturer. This teaching-focused role offers a unique opportunity to teach and mentor aspiring engineers and contribute to practice-informed curriculum development.

About the Role:

The School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) is seeking an experienced civil engineering professional with a passion for education to join our teaching team. This role is ideal for professionals with significant experience working in the civil engineering industry, who are eager to share their expertise with the next generation of engineers, and help students bridge the gap between theory and practice.

You will contribute to development and delivery of high quality, practice-informed teaching in the Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Professional Engineering programs, supervise industry-relevant student projects and collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum design.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Actively contribute to the organisation, planning, delivery and evaluation of teaching in the Civil Engineering discipline.
• Demonstrate best practice, innovative teaching methods which enhance the student experience.
• Assess and provide feedback on student work, contributing to curriculum innovation and content design.
• Actively engage with the Civil Engineering discipline and promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Apply relevant health and safety standards, including required responsibilities of Supervisors for practical classes and research students.
• Promote the discipline within and outside the University community by engaging in service and leadership roles, as well as outreach activities.
• In all interactions with staff and students, demonstrate the University values of integrity, respect, courage, excellence and impact.

Who we are looking for – Selection Criteria:

Essential:

1. Postgraduate qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field, and significant, demonstrable experience in the civil engineering industry (e.g., infrastructure, construction, geotechnical, structural, or transport), with evidence of participation in (a) technical role/s.
2. Demonstrated capability for developing and delivering teaching in technical, professional or academic domains.
3. Demonstrated ability / experience / capacity to undertake a unit coordination role.
4. Demonstrated ability or potential to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
5. Demonstrated 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.
6. Demonstrated commitment to integrity, health and safety, equity and inclusivity.

Desirable:

1. Experience in engineering design and drawing, and surveying.
2. Chartered status with a professional engineering body is highly desired.
3. Experience in conducting or managing industry R&D projects.
4. A PhD in an engineering related field.

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.
• This is a part-time role and we are open to negotiation between 0.4 – 0.8 FTE.

Your new Team – School of CME:

The School of CME delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and high-quality research in civil and mechanical engineering. Curtin is recognised internationally as a leader in graduate research studies and for the breadth and quality of its research higher degree programs and offers Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.  The School has acquired laboratory facilities worth over $5 million and has a student retention rate 90% retained in School programs, with 93% retained at Curtin, one of the highest student-satisfaction rates across the university.

The School of CME 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.

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 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.   

Additionally, we offer staff a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including but not limited to:   

• 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 outlined in the Enterprise Agreement; 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 (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
• Breastfeeding facilities and campus-based childcare (where priority of placement is given to 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 detailed via the below link.

We believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive excellence, and we encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of STEMM together and making tomorrow better.   

To find out more about our comprehensive diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, please visit  

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. For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit  

Join Us  

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 experience
• A document addressing the selection criteria for the role (noted above)

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

Applications close: Wednesday, 26 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.