"Lecturer, Primary Teacher Education (520424)"

• Grow your career at a leading university.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. (pro-rata) 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

• Undertake independent teaching, contribute to a range of teaching and curriculum innovations, support student experience, supervise postgraduate students, and complete unit and course co-ordination duties.
• Contribute to Initial Teacher Education Primary programs, with specific expertise in professional experience.
• Contribute to internal and external University and School activities.

About you

• A completed doctorate in the field of Education or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering innovative teaching approaches, assessments, and materials for units and courses.
• Demonstrated record of teaching in higher education, including initial teacher education and/or recent professional practice as an educator in primary school settings.
• Commitment to actively supporting outreach activities for the School and wider University.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with local schools and a willingness to work collaboratively with others across teaching and learning and/or professional placement activities.

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

Position description: PD - Lecturer, Primary Teacher Education (520424).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Tanya Fitzgerald at tanya.fitzgerald@uwa.edu.au.

How to apply

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 Sunday, 15 February 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Discounted UWA course fees.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.