Casual Lecturers - Business

Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytechnic Institute Australia invites applications for a Casual Lecturer in Business to join the Sydney CBD Campus and Parramatta Campus. You will develop and teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate units, support student success, and contribute to curriculum delivery, assessment, and scholarly activity with strong focus on inclusive, student-centered learning and workplace relevance.

The role requires formal qualifications in Business, ongoing scholarship, and the ability to work with diverse

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Business and equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarship in the field of learning & teaching.
• Experience in higher education learning & teaching operations and leadership.
• Experience and ability to engage and incorporate technology in delivery of unit materials.
• Ability to work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to equity and diversity and WHS.
• Professional memberships and registrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate units.
• Provide support and guidance to students as required.
• Promote high-quality teaching and learning in lectures and tutorials and conduct tutorials, lectures and supervision of students in both postgraduate and undergraduate classes.
• Development of new unit material and flexible approaches to teaching and learning.
• Contribute to unit administration, unit co-ordination, provision of unit related advice to students, and conduct of assessment procedures and examinations.
• Participate in seminars, meetings and committees in PIA.
• Engage with academic, professional, and international organisations relevant to the objectives of PIA.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student support

Communication skills

Multicultural engagement

Education

Business qualification

Evidence of ongoing scholarship

Higher education leadership

Technology in delivery

Postgraduate qualification in adult/higher ed

Tools

Learning technology

Job description

Polytechnic Institute Australia – Sydney CBD NSW

About Polytechnic Institute of Australia (PIA)

Founded in 2010, Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA) is a leading Institute of Higher Education accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). With campuses in Melbourne CBD, Geelong, Sydney CBD and Parramatta, PIA is a registered provider of courses for international students through the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Committed to fostering a creative, supportive, and inclusive culture, PIA empowers students to achieve their professional aspirations while providing a safe and enriching learning environment tailored to real-world success.

Why Your Role Matters

Teaching staff play a key role in contributing to the achievement of PIA’s strategic objectives, particularly its strong commitment to an exceptional student experience and high quality innovative teaching and learning practices.

The Casual Lecturer (Business) contributes to high-quality teaching and learning within the Bachelor of Business at Polytechnic Institute Australia. This role supports student success by delivering engaging, evidence-based content aligned with national standards and regulatory requirements.

Lecturers are expected to foster inclusive, student-centered learning environments; provide timely academic support; and participate in curriculum delivery, assessment, and scholarly activity. The role also involves collaborating with academic and professional staff to ensure excellence in education and a positive student experience across PIA campuses.

Employment Status: Casual

Reporting to: Head of School (Business and Accounting)

Location: Sydney CBD Campus and Parramatta Campus

What You Will Do

A Lecturer will:

• Develop and teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate units;
• Provide support and guidance to students as required;
• Promote high-quality teaching and learning in lectures and tutorials and conduct tutorials, lectures and supervision of students in both postgraduate and undergraduate classes;
• Development of new unit material and flexible approaches to teaching and learning;
• Contribute to unit administration, unit co-ordination, provision of unit related advice to students, and conduct of assessment procedures and examinations;
• Participate in seminars, meetings and committees in PIA;
• Engage with academic, professional, and international organisations relevant to the objectives of PIA; and
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of PIA and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of themself or others.

The casual Lecturer must actively engage in continuing professional scholarship and development as part of personal professional development plan. General requirements can be found at:

https://www.teqsa.gov.au/guides-resources/resources/guidance-notes/guidance-note-scholarship

Qualifications and Experience

• Formal qualifications in Business and equivalent professional experience;
• Evidence of ongoing scholarship in the field of learning & teaching;
• Experience in higher education learning & teaching operations and leadership;
• Experience and ability to engage and incorporate technology in delivery of unit materials;
• Ability to work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to support students’ learning activities through various media and modes;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
• Commitment to equity and diversity principles, and Work Health & Safety.
• Relevant current professional memberships and registrations;
• A postgraduate qualification in adult or higher education or a willingness to undertake such study to obtain one;
• Activity in research/scholarship in relevant fields of education
• Understanding of Higher Education regulatory requirements, including the ESOS Act and the Threshold Standards

PIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value diversity in all its forms and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All employees must hold and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for the duration of their employment.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening and probity checks, which will include reference checks and declarations relating to any relevant findings from workplace investigations or disciplinary action.

Workplace Culture and Values

Our institution is committed to academic excellence, student success, and innovation in learning. PIA employees are required to act in accordance with PIA's values and behaviours of:

• Accountability
• Collegiality
• Commitment
• Recognition
• Respect
• Trust

If you meet the criteria above, you will have a great opportunity to join PIA.

PIA reserves the right to withdraw, amend or close an advertised position at any stage of the recruitment process.