Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Secondary Teacher Education)

26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
Salary packaging options.
17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Lecturer (Secondary Teacher Education) Job no: 520424
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Business, Education, Science
We are seeking an academic staff member for our Secondary Teacher Education team.
Contribute to teaching, research, and supervision in Secondary Teacher Education, with a focus on Science.
Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
Education has been a keystone of the University of Western Australia for 100 years. Today, the Graduate School of Education maintains a tradition of excellence while taking on the challenges of developing educational practices for both global and local needs. The School attracts the highest quality academic, research and professional staff who work collaboratively with talented educators to positively impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learners. The Graduate School of Education has an ambitious strategic plan that identifies excellence in research, innovative teaching and learning practices as well as external engagement as central to its vibrancy, growth and sustainability. To achieve these goals a workforce that is future‐focused, able to respond to new pedagogies, contribute to our research profile, and strengthen our reputation further is vital.
About the opportunity
Deliver and coordinate high‐quality teaching in Secondary Science Education across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including offshore initiatives, while contributing to curriculum development and assessment design.
Build a strong research profile through publications and grants, and provide supervision for Honours, Masters, and doctoral students in Science Education.
Participate in School governance, strategic planning, and external partnerships, while supporting inclusion, diversity, and professional standards within and beyond the University.
About you
A completed doctorate in the field of Education or a closely related field.
Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative high quality teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses.
Demonstrated ability to teach online or in flexible modes.
Demonstrated record of teaching in Science in a secondary teacher education course and/or in a secondary school.
A demonstrable track record in excellence in research evidenced by peer‐reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals relative to opportunity.
Demonstrate evidence of successful supervision or co‐supervision of HDR students, relative to opportunity.
Demonstrable experience of participation in professional and scholarly activities engagements that promote research and/or education outcome, government and industry.
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. The key selection criteria are listed in the position description. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 26 January 2026
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia\’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‐digit job reference number.
Advertised: 08 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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