Northern Star Professor in Mining

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description Northern Star Professor in Mining . Western Australian School of Mines (WASM). Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Lead industry-integrated mining research, and world class mining engineering education, at one of the world’s top-ranked mining schools. Curtin University is seeking an outstanding academic leader to join the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) as the Northern Star Professor in Mining. Ranked 4th in the world for Minerals and Mining Engineering (QS 2026), WASM sits at the intersection of mining innovation, operational excellence and industry impact. This senior appointment offers the opportunity to shape how the next generation of mining professionals is educated, while leading research that addresses the industry's most pressing challenges. The Professor will lead excellence and innovation across WASM's undergraduate and postgraduate mining programs, ensuring they remain globally benchmarked, industry-aligned and responsive to emerging priorities including automation, digital mining, decarbonisation and sustainability. A core focus will be strengthening industry-integrated learning to produce well-rounded, work-ready graduates. The Professor will also develop and lead collaborative research initiatives, building high-impact partnerships with major mining companies, related industries and government agencies, and converting those relationships into sustained