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Australia, Joondalup

$113,918 TO $134,596pa (ALEVB)
JOONDALUP CAMPUS 
FULL-TIME, FIXED TERM 

Overview
The Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute at Edith Cowan University is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to help drive our injury prevention research in tactical populations. Specifically, this full-time post-doctoral research fellow role will manage the “Co-designing a program to prevent injuries and improve performance in Australian Police Force recruits” project, funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council, Western Australian Department of Health, and Western Australia Police Force. 

The Police Force is essential to society, yet one-in-twenty recruits drop out due to injury. This drop-out rate has substantial economic and workforce ramifications. We have demonstrated that one-in-five recruits suffer an injury causing time-loss from work. This project, spanning 5-years from January 2025, will involve the (i) injury prevention program development (ii) program implementation and (iii) program implementation evaluation. 

The primary role of the project manager will include project oversight, including but not limited to human research ethics applications, risk management procedures, managing industry collaboration, managing consumer and stakeholder engagement, data collection, data management and manuscript preparation. The project manager will be supported by an experienced research team, with a focus on mentoring and developing the research fellow.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $113,918 to $134,596pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to email Dr Myles Murphy at m.murphy@ecu.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities in the Selection Criteria.  

Closing Date:

Applications close on Thursday 19 December 2024 at 11:30pm AWST. Please note, shortlisting and interviews will be held in the new year. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.


BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS DISCIPLINE
TEACHING FOCUSED SCHOLAR
$113,918 to $134,596 PER ANNUM (ALEVB)
FULL-TIME, FIXED-TERM UNTIL LATE JANUARY 2026
JOONDALUP CAMPUS

Overview

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a leading multi-campus university in Western Australia serving communities nationally and internationally. For 17 years in a row, ECU has achieved a 5 (out of 5 star) star rating for teaching quality in the 2024 Good Universities Guide (GUG). ECU is ranked in the world's Top 100 universities under 50 years old in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities Rankings, and in the Top 400 THE World University Rankings.

The School of Business and Law is accredited by AACSB International and develops industry-ready graduates through high-quality teaching and learning experiences and engaged applied research. The School offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, executive education, and research degrees designed to give students relevant theory, practical work experience and critical employability skills.

In 2024, the School’s Business and Economics discipline was ranked in the Top 250 on the THE World University Rankings. The School’s Tourism and Hospitality program is ranked #26 in the ShanghaiRankings. The School is Australia’s ‘top-ranked business school for quality’ in the Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools list. 

The School houses the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre which has been instrumental in raising the profile of the School for research and practice in the mining sector in psychosocial risk at work; appropriate workplace and leadership behaviours; new ways of working; and influencing policy and practice in diversity and inclusion.

As part of an exciting expansion plan, the School of Business and Law will move into the $853 million world-class facilities of the landmark ECU City Campus at Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2026. This state-of-the-art Business, Law, Creative Industries and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to become the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus will bring together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the University as it embarks on this transformational journey.

The role

The Business Systems and Operations Discipline within the School of Business and Law is comprised of high performing, scholarly and impact-oriented academics who seek to transform lives and enrich society through their research, teaching and engagement activities. 

The teaching profile of the Discipline encompasses programs and specialisations in management information systems, supply chain and logistics management, business analytics and project management. Teaching is delivered in a variety of modes (face-to-face, online, hybrid, spanned) and formats (weekly classes, intensive, block delivery, accelerated online).

The Discipline is seeking to appoint a Teaching Focused Scholar (ALEVB) in the areas of Project Management, Information Systems, and/or Business Analytics.

Successful appointees will demonstrate capability in undertaking high-quality, engaging research that meaningfully contributes to business practice and creates a positive societal impact. They will have an excellent track-record of providing a learner-centred pedagogy that is supportive and inclusive of diverse groups of people, with a large focus on advancing work-integrated learning and job-ready skills. 

Academics within the School and Discipline hold the legacy, achievements and values of Edith Dircksey Cowan close to their heart. They embody a warm spirit of collegiality, rational inquiry, personal excellence, respect for all people, and courage to pursue ambitious and impactful goals.

Essential criteria 

To be considered for these opportunities you will need to have:


	Successfully completed a PhD (ALEVB) in a relevant discipline while being able to teach across more than one area.
	A record of research and higher education teaching experience in related areas.


Benefits & Remuneration

This full-time, fixed-term position attracts a salary of $113,918 to $134,596 pa (ALEVB) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements are available for negotiation to meet your circumstances.

ECU has an award-winning health and wellness program, and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact

If you wish to discuss the role and its expectations, you can address your queries to Associate Professor Flavio Macau, Associate Dean, Business Systems and Operations at f.macau@ecu.edu.au or  +618 6304 5251. 

How to Apply

Please upload your academic CV and a concise expression of interest (maximum four pages) addressing the Selection Criteria.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 11:30 pm AWST. Please note shortlisting and interviews will be held in the new year.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.


Australia, Mount Lawley

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS (WAAPA)
$80,938 to $108,498 pa (ALEVA) or $113,918 to 134,596 pa (ALEVB) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS 
ONGOING, FULL-TIME

We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, creative and experienced theatre artist to take on the exciting role of Lecturer (Aboriginal Performance). As a leader of WAAPA’s renowned Aboriginal Performance program, you will have the opportunity to shape the next wave of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers and performers.

This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Overview

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is recognised as one of the world’s top performing arts institutions, offering an extensive range of training across dance, acting, music theatre, production and design, and music. Exciting changes are ahead for WAAPA, as we prepare to relocate in 2026 to a brand-new, state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Perth. This world-class facility will feature cutting-edge resources, including a dedicated studio for Aboriginal Performance, providing an exceptional environment to inspire, create, and innovate like never before.

WAAPA’s renowned Aboriginal Performance program has been shaping the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for over 20 years. This one-year, full-time VET Certificate IV in ‘Aboriginal Performance’ attracts aspiring performers from across Australia, offering a culturally vibrant and supportive environment.

Graduates of this program have forged successful careers in theatre, film, and television as actors, writers, and directors, with many securing spots in prestigious Bachelor programs at WAAPA, NIDA, and VCA. The course is open to students of all ages and experience levels, helping them develop their skills and unlock their creative potential.

The Role

In this role, you will bring your skills and experience in teaching acting to guide students through a comprehensive training program that prepares them for theatre and screen work. You’ll direct both in-class projects and public productions, providing hands-on, real-world experience. Your expertise in the performing arts industry will ensure that the course reflects best practices, while your ability to work with diverse age groups and experience levels will be key to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Key Criteria


	A completed Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or the ability to complete the Certificate IV in Training & Assessment by January 2025. Other relevant tertiary qualifications are beneficial but not required.
	A proven track-record as a teacher or actor-trainer in a formal educational setting.
	Demonstrated capacity to develop, coordinate and review teaching curriculum in acting and performance at a tertiary level in relation to VET best practice.
	Demonstrated experience in working efficiently and confidently with teaching-related administration such as curriculum documentation, Canvas or similar learning and teaching technology, assessment management, or producing creative projects with young artists.
	Evidenced experience as a practitioner in the local or national industry.
	Demonstrated capacity to engage with the performing arts sector locally and nationally to enhance the quality of the student experience.
	Demonstrated ability to draw on lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to enrich curriculum and engage meaningfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ensuring culturally respectful and authentic contributions to teaching and learning.
	Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.


Benefits & Remuneration

This full time, ongoing position attracts a remuneration of $80,938 to $108,498 pa (ALEVA) or $113,918 to $134,596pa (ALEVB) plus 17% superannuation. Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.


	ECU has a supportive and vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network
	Supportive work/life balance including ability to negotiate flexible working arrangements
	WAAPA has an Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity working group dedicated to ongoing improvement in inclusive practice at the institution.
	WAAPA’s anti-racism statement is available here.
	Award-winning Health and Wellness Program, with an extensive range of staff benefits


For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact 

Interest applicants are welcome to contact Laura Clarke (Operations Manager) on l.clarke@ecu.edu.au

How to Apply

Please upload your CV along with a statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing how you meet the Key Criteria (listed above).

Closing Date

Applications close on Sunday, 15 December 2024 at 11:30pm AWST.

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$132,326 TO $138,384 (HEW 9) + 17% SUPERANNUATION 


	PEOPLE AND CULTURE 
	$132,326 TO $138,384 (HEW 9) + 17% SUPERANNUATION 
	JOONDALUP CAMPUS
	ONGOING, FULL TIME - FLEXIBLE WORKING OFFERED


Edith Cowan University

At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence and courage. Our focus on teaching and research is driven by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve.

Our new ECU City campus is coming to the heart of the Perth CBD and is set to redefine higher education in Western Australia. It will bring incredible opportunities for students, staff, and the community. Find out more about ECU City and the impact your involvement can make on this exciting and career defining project.

About the Opportunity 

This full time, ongoing position for Payroll & Compliance Manager within the People and Culture Team and attracts remuneration of $132,326- $138,384 (HEW 9) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

The overall aim of the People & Culture team, and its new supporting plan, is to articulate a vision for ECU to empower the talent and potential of our staff. We recognise that our people are the key to our success and the centre of everything we do. We have a strong organisational culture and high levels of satisfaction expressed by our staff and invite you to join our team to contribute to making ECU a great place to work.

Having recently articulated ECU’s Employee Value Proposition, the People & Culture team are moving to a future-focussed strategic approach to align with best practice that best supports the overall ECU strategy.

You will join a team of HR professionals within the People & Culture Operations team to provide solutions that drive employee focused solutions to university clients and stakeholders.

Are you Ready join a team at ECU to ensure, efficiency and integrity in every payslip? 

Key Criteria

To be successful you will have experience in a similar role and will demonstrate experience in:


	Leading a payroll team for delivering the end-to-end payroll – Ascender experience preferable
	Managing Audit activities with regulators and internal stakeholders. 
	Deep dive reviews, to support assurance programs of work.
	Comprehensive understanding of payroll management, wage compliance, legislative changes, and industry best practice.
	Design and delivery of process improvements (including technology)
	Managing the development and execution of internal payroll compliance programs of works 
	Development and implementation of policies and procedures 
	Confidence in managing stakeholder relationships, including External governing bodies. 


About you

You will be able to demonstrate:


	Proven success in collaborative stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide support and advice at all levels.
	How you have made an impact and influenced in a constructive, proactive manner.
	That you are flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
	Proven experience in establishing modernised payroll and compliance frameworks. 
	Strong Change management


Benefits

Our range of benefits and services are designed to ensure our staff are fulfilled, healthy and moving forward at ECU.

From a world class working environment to ongoing professional development, our staff enjoy the opportunity to maintain work-life quality whilst pursuing their careers with diverse range of roles options and pace.


	Ongoing salary increments & pre-tax salary packaging options.
	17.5% leave loading + the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
	Healthy workplace and a supportive team environment.
	Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.
	State-of-the-art facilities and access to the latest technologies
	A variety of cafes, and convenient on-campus services such as a medical centre & hairdresser
	On-campus parking
	Varied pathways for career advancement and professional development.


For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Future Staff website

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to email People@ecu.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply

Please review the position description and forward a concise cover letter (maximum 2 pages) describing your suitability and relevant experience for this position and attach a copy of your current resume to your online application.

Applications close on Tuesday 26th November at 11:30pm AWST.

Please note: Because this is an ongoing position, applications will only be accepted from candidates who have either permanent residency or Australian citizenship.

Equity and inclusive practice are at the core of ECU’s values in widening participation and successes in higher education. We recognise diversity enriches our institution and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.

Here, everyone is empowered and supported to fulfill their potential in a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.


Australia, Perth

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
$113,918 TO $134,596 PA PRO-RATA (ALEVB)
FIXED TERM (2 YEARS), PART TIME (0.8FTE)  
The successful candidate has opportunity to choose whether they are located from either regional SOUTH WEST or Perth’s metropolitan JOONDALUP and MT LAWLEY campuses

About us

The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) at Edith Cowan University exists to advance social justice in the world and to improve the quality of life for all. We seek to achieve more equal and positive social relations; to foster the realisation of individual human potential; and to enable diverse creative expression. Our research is committed to creating new and more positive conditions for human achievement and social change. The seven priority concerns for SAH are care, climate change, decolonisation, digital futures, intersectional inclusion, global transformation, and storytelling.  

Our Climate Justice research community undertakes feminist participatory action research alongside First Nations communities, people with Lived Experience and civil society organisations. This program is embedded in ECU’s Strategic Research Centre for People, Place and Planet (CPPP). The CPPP aims to reconnect people, ecosystems, and place-based knowledges for universal well-being. The CPPP mission is to conduct transdisciplinary research using participatory methodologies in the context of global environmental change. CPPP research and action is co-designed with Indigenous knowledge holders to transform human-environment relations through place-based, just and collaborative processes.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to take a leading role in the development and management of our feminist participatory action research for climate justice. 

A key project focuses on enhancing climate justice and disaster resilience in the Western Australian community services sector. This project is a partnership between Edith Cowan University, WA community service organisations (CSOs), Aboriginal Traditional Owners and people with Lived Experience. Collectively, we are developing an online Climate Justice and Resilience Toolkit for the WA community service sector. This Toolkit will provide publicly available resources and tools to support CSOs to embed climate justice and disaster resilience in their operations, policies, programs and practices. As a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow within this project, you will work alongside CSOs to develop, implement, document and analyse strategies for climate justice and disaster resilience within the organisations. You will work closely with the project’s Aboriginal Steering Group, Lived Experience Advisory Group, Stakeholder Committee and academic team.

You will also contribute to the development of other community-based projects for research and action in climate justice.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage. 

Responsibilities


	Facilitate participatory action research with community service organisations about climate justice and disaster resilience
	Collaborate with community and academic partners to develop and manage projects in climate justice
	Write grant applications to secure funding for new initiatives
	Co-author manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
	Conduct comprehensive qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis
	Perform additional duties as required to support the team’s goals


Requirements


	PhD in an appropriate discipline
	Proven experience in participatory action research, preferably research that is feminist, anti-colonial, and place-based and particularly in the climate justice field
	Knowledge of climate change in WA, the relationship between climate change and social justice, and the community services sector
	Demonstrated experience of working collectively with Aboriginal communities and/or diverse peoples with Lived Experience, including appropriate protocols for engagement
	Excellent writing skills with a track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
	Demonstrated capacity to secure research funding
	Excellent analytical skills with experience in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis
	Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences and translate research to address the needs and priorities for communities and/or organisations
	Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a transdisciplinary team and with external community partners, and in building relationships with diverse groups of people


Benefits & Remuneration

This part time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $113,918 to $134,596 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to email Dr Naomi Godden at n.godden@ecu.edu.au for more information. 

How to Apply

Please upload your resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role with reference to the requirements listed in this advertisement.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Monday 25 November at 11:30pm AWST. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.


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