Associate Lecturer, School of Education

Fremantle campus

Various Part time opportunities, (0.5 – 1.0 FTEs) - 2-year Fixed term contracts

• Motivated educators demonstrating a strong commitment to teacher education and the pursuit of excellence in higher education.
• Join the university that takes a personalised approach to education
• $78,657 pa (level A) + 14.5% superannuation (pro-rata).

 Position(s) available 

• 0.5 FTE in Early Childhood
• 0.7 FTE in Science
• 0.6 FTE in Indigenous Education
• 1.0 FTE in English, Language and Literacy
• 0.5 FTE in ICT & HPE

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the office

The School of Education offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including initial teacher education for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, and postgraduate programs in early childhood, leadership and management, curriculum, special learning needs and religious education.

About the role

Level A Academics make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution, particularly at undergraduate level and carry out activities to develop their scholarly and professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with senior academic staff and demonstrate professionalism and compliance with University policies and procedures to:

• Deliver curriculum content aligned with disciplinary and professional expertise.
• Assess student work and provide constructive, timely feedback aligned with UNDA assessment policy.
• Use digital tools and technologies to support effective teaching and student engagement.
• Undertake teaching-related administrative duties, including possible supervised course coordination responsibilities.
• Participate in meetings, committees, training, and professional development activities.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Qualifications and experience as a school teacher
• Higher education qualifications in the relevant discipline and/or undergraduate qualifications with extended experience.
• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Discounted study at the University.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role please also outline in your cover letter your position of interest.

Applications closing date: 6 July 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, Marcia.Rodrigues@nd.edu.au

For academic queries please contact National Head of School,

Patrick.Hampton@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.