Senior Lecturer

• Flexible working options considered.
• 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.

Job no: 520426

Work type: Full Time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Education

• Be part of a collaborative academic community making a real impact on learners and educators.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level C, $144,143 – $165,809 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

• The Graduate School of Education at UWA upholds a century-long tradition of excellence, focusing on innovative teaching, impactful research, and global-local educational relevance.
• The role involves contributing to high-quality teaching and curriculum development in Science Education, supervising postgraduate students, and supporting accreditation and course coordination.
• The position also emphasizes research excellence, external engagement, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance the School's reputation and student experience.

About you

• A completed doctorate in the field of Education or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering innovative high quality teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses.
• A research profile commensurate with the expectations of a Level C academic.
• Evidence of successful supervision of masters and doctoral candidates.
• Demonstrated commitment to embedding UWA's core values of openness, honesty,
• tolerance, fairness and responsibility in all aspects of work.

Note: A current Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD [Senior Lecturer (Secondary Teacher Education)] [520426].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Tanya Fitzgerald at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. 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 Sunday, 9 November 2025

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 with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time