The School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) welcomes
expressions of interest from suitably qualified academics and industry professionals who would like to be considered for
casual academic (sessional) teaching opportunities within the
Mechanical Engineering discipline.
While there are currently no existing vacancies, we are establishing a register of potential sessional staff to support future teaching needs as they arise.
Applicants with relevant academic qualifications, industry experience, and a demonstrated commitment to high‑quality learning and teaching are encouraged to submit an expression of interest (refer to selection criteria below).
Successful candidates may be contacted when short‑term, casual, or sessional teaching opportunities become available across our programs.
Please note - submitting an EOI does not guarantee employment, but it ensures you will be considered for upcoming opportunities that align with your expertise.
Accountabilities and responsibilities may include:
- Contributing to the teaching activities of the school by delivering:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Practical classes
- Demonstrations
- Workshops
- Student field excursions
- Computer laboratory sessions
- Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and other learning activities as required.
- Mark assessments and undertake associated tasks related to the evaluation of student work.
- Work collaboratively as part of a teaching team, typically under the direction of a unit coordinator.
Professional Knowledge and Conduct:
- Maintain up to date knowledge about legislation, standards, practices, policies and procedures pertinent to teaching area.
- Maintain confidentiality of student grades at all times.
- Consult with students in a professional and equitable manner and comply with University protocols, policies and procedures and relevant appropriate legislation and governing body requirements.
- Display openness to diversity of opinion and adapts behaviour to be helpful and considerate.
- Perform a range of administrative functions connected to the subject in which the teaching is conducted
- Behave consistently with the Code of Conduct and Curtin’s Values.
Role Requirements:
- You will require work rights in Australia that match the tenure of the appointment, and living in WA as face-to-face teaching will be required.
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
- Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a range of learning opportunities for students that are relevant to the learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and use software systems/technology to advance student success and retention.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain quality standards in teaching and assessment.
- Completion of a higher degree by research or recognised equivalent qualification.
- Experience in teaching and learning.
- Professional experience in relevant field.
- Commitment to inter-professional education (IPE), innovative and collegial principles in the provision of education services.
- Experience implementing effective practices supporting student transition, success, and retention.
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 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 value the diversity of the community and are passionate about fostering an inclusive culture in which all people feel respected, valued, welcome and safe.
To find out more about our comprehensive diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, please visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/values-vision-strategy/diversity-equity/gender-equity-and-inclusion/.
About Curtin
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. 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/
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Submitting an EOI:
If this sounds like an opportunity that aligns with your next career steps, we encourage you to select
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) - no more than two pages. Please note applicants are not required to address each element of the selection criteria, but should provide sufficient information in their application to enable the selection panel to make an informed assessment of their suitability for the role.
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. Applications will not be accepted via this email address.
There is currently no closing date for the expression of interest process. Successful candidates will only be contacted where qualifications and expertise meet teaching availability, and demand for casual academic work exists.
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 at any time. 