Casual Academic

Job Reference:

At Curtin we are committed to embedding the voices and perspectives of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples at the forefront of our decision-making to create an environment in which everyone thrives.

In line with Curtin's 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin University is committed to optimising employment outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Curtin University considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

About The Role:

The role is for a casual academic to provide pedagogical support and work closely with the Unit Coordinator (MGMT1002) to design and provide UC assistance ina large first year unit that reflects contemporary business communication challenges. The unit introduces students to foundational ideas about communication, ethics, and the role of culture and indigenous perspectives in contemporary business settings.

The appointed casual academic will help to play a key role in shaping student learning experiences by supporting the integration of Indigenous perspectives, critical reflection, and applied learning through real-world contexts into course content and activities. The position / candidate will be required to ensure that First Nations perspectives from a range of global Indigenous contexts, as well as Australia, are meaningfully embedded into the curriculum as part of the Indigenous related teaching development.

The successful candidate would be expected to support the briefing of other tutors in the unit by preparing guides, notes, and clarifications for relevant modules to ensure consistency in delivery across a range of diverse global campuses. They should be able to provide input on assessments and contribute to the alignment of assessment tasks with Indigenous related teaching materials where appropriate, learning outcomes, and graduate capabilities.

Some Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support the briefing of other tutors by preparing guides, notes, and clarifications for relevant modules to ensure consistent delivery across global campuses.
• Develop lecture content, tutorial activities, or weekly learning materials aligned with unit learning outcomes development 2025 with delivery to commence 2026.
• Particitipate as a guest speaker in the unit's lectures and/or tutorials.
• Contribute to the inclusion of global First Nations perspectives in unit content.
• Identify relevant case studies or readings and collaborate with the Unit Coordinator to ensure culturally inclusive and safe teaching materials.
• Ensure learning materials reflect current social and cultural issues, particularly regarding Indigenous engagement and equity in business.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to unit planning, review, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with updates to content in response to feedback.

Provide input on assessments and contribute to aligning assessment tasks with:

• Indigenous-related teaching materials (where appropriate)
• Unit learning outcomes
• Graduate capabilities

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 

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

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Casual Salary  Payrates:

Content development paid at ASOR rates (ASOR2 for full subject coordination or for staff with PhD), with delivery in 2026 at ASTU rates for tutorial and ASLE1 rates for lectures if required.

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

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Marcel Moraes Senior Lecturer – School of Management & Marketing via email 

Applications close: Wednesday 19th 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.