Lecturer, Secondary Education

Lecturer, Secondary Education

locations

Ballarat, Victoria

Berwick, Victoria

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 12 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: June 8, 2026 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR101319

Actively engage in teaching and student engagement related activities within the discipline of Secondary Education.

• Institute of Education, Arts and Community – Mt Helen or Berwick Campus

• Full-time, continuing appointment

• Academic Level B - $116,527 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 07/06/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As an integral member of our team, you will contribute to the development, delivery and assessment of Secondary Education units at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the institute by undertaking scholarly research and administrative functions.

In accordance with the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy, Policy and Procedure and under Special Measures Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010; the University has designated this position as a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position.

Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

You will:

• prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and seminars;
• undertake assessment and moderation of units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• develop course materials and resources in secondary education; and
• respectfully embed First Peoples ways of knowing, being and doing
• contribute to a range of activities associated with the development and delivery of curriculum.

About you

You will work as part of the Institute’s team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, scholarly research and professional experience and seek to make a solid contribution to the teaching effort within the Institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem-solver, who possesses initiative, innovation, and a can-do attitude.

You will possess demonstrated:

• commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching with a strong record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment;
• ability to work with First Peoples Elders and Communities and embed respectfully ways of knowing, being and doing into the curriculum;
• ability to develop and implement a student-centred approach with a focus on student educational experience and success;
• experience in academic administration;
• ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly research; and
• experience in maths and science curriculum is highly desirable.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 7 June 2026

Please note: Interviews for this role will be held on 12 June 2026

Applicants are required to submit a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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