Position Number: 0065906
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
School: School of Culture and Communication
Salary: Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- Contribute to a dynamic postgraduate program / Engage in cutting-edge research / Influence global creative industries
- Apply now to join a diverse team driving excellence in arts and cultural management education and research
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Lecturer in Global Creative Industries, you'll play a vital role in shaping the next generation of arts and creative industry professionals. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a rigorous, vocationally-oriented Master's program, engage in innovative research, and collaborate with a diverse team of experts. Your expertise in arts management, cultural policy, or global creative industries will directly influence curriculum development and research initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Innovative Teaching: Coordinate subjects, design curriculum, and develop technology-based learning resources for postgraduate students.
- Conduct Impactful Research: Publish high-quality outputs, secure research grants, and supervise postgraduate research projects.
- Drive Program Development: Contribute to curriculum innovation, including cross-disciplinary approaches and overseas subject design.
- Engage in Leadership and Service: Participate actively in committees, build partnerships, and contribute to the discipline's development.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a passionate academic with a PhD in arts and cultural management or a related field, demonstrating excellence in teaching and research, with a particular focus on globalised creative industries and culturally diverse contexts.
You may also:
- Have a strong publication record in arts management, cultural policy, or creative industries.
- Possess experience in curriculum development and course coordination at the postgraduate level.
- Demonstrate the ability to secure research grants and engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary research.
- Have expertise in non-Western and/or culturally diverse creative industry contexts.
- Show a commitment to professional development and collegial behaviour.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team – School of Culture and Communication
The School of Culture and Communication is a vibrant, multidisciplinary community, home to programs in Art History and Curatorship, Arts and Cultural Management, Indigenous Studies, Creative Writing, English and Theatre Studies, Media and Communications, Publishing and Communications, Journalism, and Screen and Cultural Studies
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^(found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
