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RMIT University

Senior Lecturer, Human Resource Management

Melbourne Full time

Overview:

  • Full-time, Continuing position
  • Salary Academic Level C + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You
The Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Resource Management will make a significant contribution to the delivery of programs and be actively involved in learning and teaching, research and other professional activities of the School in human resource management. In this role the Senior Lecturer will have program management responsibility within the School. The Senior Lecturer will develop, engage in and lead high quality research projects that are aligned with the University’s research focus areas to achieve success in attracting research funding and to produce high quality outputs.  The Senior Lecturer will have an important research leadership role in embedding their research expertise into the life of the School and will be required to develop high-quality, productivity-driven networks across RMIT and with local, national and global, internal and external partners.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

  • Demonstrated experience and/or ability to coordinate large courses and prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels in human resource management, including high quality curriculum and program materials and ability to implement innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement.
  • Ability to manage a large program or a number of small programs.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to support student issues related to effective learning.
  • Emerging internationally recognised research track record including substantial record of research outputs in high quality human resource management journals.
  • Extensive experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing academic program team, supporting scholarly development of less experienced academic staff.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a university.
  • Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the College

RMIT University has a reputation for excellence in business and management education, providing high quality, industry responsive programs and research relevant to the national and global marketplace.

Our College of Business and Law operates at the intersection of business and technology, with social impact. The College has a proud history of providing programs that meet the evolving needs of students and industry. Schools in the College of Business and Law offer programs in the heart of Melbourne, RMIT Vietnam and partner institutions around the world.

The College of Business and Law is one of the largest business schools in the Asia Pacific region and delivers industry-engaged education and applied research that spark ambition and new perspectives. Attracting over 31,000 students, programs are delivered in Melbourne, Vietnam, and via significant teaching partnerships in Singapore, China and Indonesia. Through RMIT Online the College offers a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs.

The College of Business and Law comprises five schools offering programs from traineeship to PhD levels. Many programs articulate between vocational education and higher education, creating pathways for further study.

For more information visit https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-business-and-law 

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Timothy Bartram via email timothy.bartram@rmit.edu.au.

Position Description

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Applications Close:

24 Nov 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

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