Course Lead, Engineering - Teaching Academic

About the Role: 
The role of Faculty Course Lead, Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering offers a collaborative opportunity for academic staff passionate about shaping the future of Engineering education. The Course Lead, Engineering will be at the forefront of academic innovation, responsible for supporting course teams in the development, implementation, and continual enhancement of an impactful and rewarding degree experience. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering courses provide an exceptional student experience and uphold the highest standards of academic excellence and relevance. With the Dean of Engineering, the Course Lead, Engineering holds a central role in leading professional accreditation processes (particularly through Engineers Australia) at Perth and Kalgoorlie campuses, as well as Global campuses in Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Dubai.

Leadership in this role involves fostering the vision for undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering education, creating a collaborative and inspiring environment across multiple Schools and campuses, ensuring that the curriculum remains aligned with Faculty and University strategic priorities, student expectations, and industry needs. The Course Lead will be instrumental in creating a cohesive, engaging and well-informed experience that nurtures student wellbeing and enables success across academic, social, and personal growth dimensions, ensuring a seamless transition into and through University education.

In addition to guiding the academic efforts, the Course Lead plays a critical role in bridging the administrative and strategic elements of course management. This includes overseeing quality assurance and professional accreditation processes, guiding curriculum design incorporating educational scholarship, and working closely with various stakeholders to ensure that the course meets academic best practice and industry expectations. This leadership role is integral to the Faculty's mission of delivering transformative education and requires a dynamic individual with a passion for academic excellence and a commitment to student success.

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 https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/values-vision-strategy/diversity-equity/gender-equity-and-inclusion/

Your responsibilities will include:
Supported by Deputy Course Leads and in consultation with the Dean of Engineering, Faculty Executive Team, Faculty and School Learning and Teaching leaders, and central support areas, you will be responsible for effective and collegial course leadership and coordination of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and the Master of Professional Engineering.

Course Leadership & Administration

• Innovate and Inspire: Provide visionary leadership in course development, curriculum design, and teaching practices ensuring that our Engineering courses reflect the latest in discipline- specific best practices and pedagogical innovation.
• Align with Strategic Priorities: Support the implementation of University, Faculty, and School teaching and learning strategies, ensuring that Engineering courses remain at the forefront of educational excellence.
• Foster Collaboration and Lead Through Influence: Cultivate a collaborative environment within course teams, across multiple organisational units, encouraging shared responsibility for student progress and achievement.

• Facilitate Continuous Improvement: Lead quality enhancement initiatives, including through comprehensive course reviews and across the Engineers Australia professional accreditation cycle, to ensure the course remains relevant and of the highest quality.
• Ensure Cohesiveness: Work closely with Schools and Global Campuses to maintain alignment between unit and course outcomes, and consistency between different locations ensuring a seamless and integrated learning experience for all Curtin students.
• Make Data-Informed Decisions: Monitor key metrics related to course quality and the student experience, using this data to inform decisions that enhance the course.

• Be a Course Ambassador: Actively promote the course through recruitment efforts, presentations, and events, ensuring that prospective students have a clear understanding of the opportunities your course offers.
• Strategic Positioning: Regularly review and adjust the course’s strategic fit, target markets, and recruitment strategies to align with the Faculty’s long-term goals.

• Enhance the Student Journey: Lead efforts to create an exceptional first-year experience that supports students' academic, personal, and social growth.
• Support Student Success: Provide high-quality, student-centered academic advice and advocacy, ensuring students are supported throughout their studies and beyond.
• Manage Progressions and Awards: Chair relevant Boards of Examiners and determine the level of Honours Awards as required.

• Build Industry Connections: Forge and maintain relationships with professional, industry, and community bodies to enhance the course's reputation and ensure it meets the needs of the broader community.
• Be a Faculty Voice: Represent the course at meetings of relevant School Advisory Boards and provide relevant documentation as required.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to delivering transformative education and world-class research across a diverse range of disciplines. With strong industry partnerships and a global presence, the Faculty provides students with innovative, practice-based learning opportunities that prepare them for success in rapidly evolving fields. Our mission is to nurture talent, drive discovery, and contribute to solving real-world challenges through excellence in teaching, research, and engagement.

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/   

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 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:

• Up-to-date resume 
• A document addressing the selection criteria for the role, noted above (2 – 4 pages max). Please advise if applying for ALD or ALE.

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

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST) Monday, 19 January 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. 

 *Please be aware that Curtin University will be closed following Friday 19th December. The University will reopen on Monday, 5th January. This break will impact all current recruitment processes, and as a result, you may not receive any updates on this process until early to late January 2026. 

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.