Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Actuarial Science

• Competitive remuneration plus 17% super contributions
• Continuing, full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity on Bentley Campus in Perth
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Job Reference: 1497470

About the role:

Are you driven by a passion for shaping the future of actuarial science? Curtin University invites applications for a Lecturer (ALB level) or Senior Lecturer (ALC level) (depending on your experience and qualifications) position in Actuarial Science. This continuing full-time opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of actuaries through dynamic teaching and your hands-on industry experience.

We seek individuals with current industry expertise who are eager to inspire and mentor students in this rapidly evolving field. You will teach actuarial students, coordinate units, develop engaging materials, design curricula, and supervise students at various levels, making your role crucial to our students’ educational journeys.

As a valued member of our vibrant team, you will have the chance to contribute your real-world insights, bridging the gap between theory and practice. If you possess proven experience in delivering high-quality education at a tertiary or professional level, along with a genuine enthusiasm for nurturing students' academic and professional growth, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing the forefront of actuarial education.

Selection Criteria

What we are looking for:

1. Professional accreditation as an Actuary, ideally a Fellow, Associate or nearly qualified actuary, with at least five years of relevant, current industry experience.
2. Proven high level teaching skills (tertiary or professional level) with a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching and learning.
3. An strong understanding of teaching theory and contemporary educational practice in Actuarial Science.
4. Demonstrated experience in education, combining your knowledge of curriculum development and co-ordination of learning experiences with Actuarial Science expertise.
5. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead teaching and learning initiatives and provide mentoring to less experienced staff.
6. Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.

Desirable experience includes:

1. An emerging record of peer reviewed publications.
2. A demonstrated ability to contribute to scholarship of teaching and learning with an emerging record of success in winning grants to support projects and initiatives.
3. Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree research students.
4. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead major curriculum and/or research initiatives and provide mentoring to less experienced staff.
5. Evidence of an established national reputation and growing international profile, and a record of obtaining research income, including nationally competitive research grants and/or fellowships.

Role Requirements:

• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

Your new Team:

The School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS), Curtin University, is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The school combines Curtin's core capabilities across electrical engineering, computing, physics, and mathematics to better understand and advance our data-driven world. It has built substantial knowledge in machine learning, cyber security, statistics and optimisation, digital transformation, radio astronomy, the internet of things, signal processing, embedded systems, and renewable and power engineering.

The Actuarial Science course is accredited by the Actuaries Institute. It offers our students an opportunity to fast-track qualification as an actuary via exemptions from the Foundation program and part of the Actuary program of the professional education program.

Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking School where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of actuarial science education, work with talented students, and contribute to a thriving academic community.

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. 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: 

This Continuing ALC level role attracts a total salary package of between $194,440 (ALC.1) – $253,024 (ALC.6), inclusive of a market loading and 17% superannuation. 

An ALB level role attracts a total salary package of $152,262 (ALB.1) – $204,964 (ALB.6), inclusive of a market loading and 17% superannuation.

Please note an additional Actuarial Fellowship loading will also be available for candidates who hold a relevant Actuarial Fellow qualification.

*Please note that each candidate will be assessed based on their skills, qualifications, and experience to determine the grade and salary level.

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! 

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:  

• Current resume. 
• Cover letter outlining your interest and addressing the selection criteria stated in the advertisement.

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: 9.00 pm (AWST), Thursday, 14th May 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email 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.