Job Reference: 737887 Do you have a driving passion for cultural knowledge and a commitment to uplifting community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students? At Curtin University's School of Design and Built Environment (DBE), we are on a mission to embed First Nations perspectives at the core of our educational practices, and seeking unique voices and insights to realise this vision.
We invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to join us in making meaningful impact through key roles within our vibrant School. Positions Available include:
At Curtin, we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment where the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are not just heard but celebrated. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to directly impact the educational experiences of Aboriginal communities and students, enhancing and promoting pathways to success by fostering a culturally safe learning environment.
Your Role in Our Vision As part of our dedicated team at DBE, you will:
Who We're Looking For We seek passionate individuals who are not only experts in their fields but also deeply committed to making a difference. Ideal candidates will:
Have Recognised Expertise: Bring significant local, national, or international recognition in their practice or scholarship, demonstrating leadership in advancing the School's priorities.
Possess Diverse Skills: Show expertise in one or more of the following areas:
If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach.
Make a Lasting Impact In these roles, you will play a crucial part in evolving our research directions and ensuring practices are guided by Country. You will be a catalyst for change, challenging existing pedagogical approaches to engage meaningfully with First Nations peoples globally. Your contributions will not only enhance the educational experience of students but also inspire staff and foster a culture of respect and understanding.
About Curtin University's School of Design and Built Environment DBE is a leader in innovative teaching and research, offering an extraordinary blend of disciplines that lead to impactful, real-world outcomes. Our commitment to ‘Just Sustainability' is evident in our collaboration with external networks and community partnerships. At DBE, you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to advancing knowledge in design and built environments while making a positive difference in the world.
This is an opportunity to work at a vibrant University, walking in two worlds, where reciprocity is highly valued. Engaging with a number of key communities ensuring Aboriginal perspectives, knowledges and ways of being are fostered. As the only School of its kind in Australia, DBE brings a practice-based approach focussed on impact in the disciplines of:
Design: Fashion Gaming and Animation Digital Design and User Experience Graphic Design and Advertising Digital Fabrication Photography
Architecture and Interior Architecture
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. 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. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
To view a copy of our salary scales please visit the following link: https: // staff.curtin.edu.au/about-curtin-perth/conditions-benefits/
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
Join Us!
To apply, please provide a copy of your CV and separate document addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the role criteria (noted on page 5 of the candidate information brochure).
Please visit the following link to view the candidate information brochure: https: // tinyurl.com/ya3endp2
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. Applications close: Sunday 10 November 2024, 4PM AWST (Boorloo).
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
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.