Associate Professor (Accounting), School of Law & Business
Fremantle Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract
* Friendly and collaborative environment
* Rewarding opportunity
* $165,733 pa (level D) + 14.5% superannuation
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 school
The School of Law & Business aims to deliver a career-focused education that will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge required to adapt and excel in the highly competitive worlds of law and business. The school offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in the Accounting, Economics & Finance disciplines as well as research-based doctoral degrees.
About the role
This role involves making a significant contribution to the activities of the organisational unit or interdisciplinary area, while playing a key role within the relevant profession or discipline. Academic staff at this level are recognised for their distinction in their disciplinary area and their ability to contribute meaningfully to teaching, research, and service.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver and facilitate teaching activities including lectures, tutorials, workshops, practicals, and field or clinical sessions.
* Develop, coordinate, and review curriculum and programs of study, including course leadership responsibilities.
* Provide leadership for the program and campus-level staff. Supervise honours and postgraduate students, including research projects and coursework programs.
* Conduct and lead research initiatives, contributing to the advancement of the discipline and professional practice.
* Undertake marking, assessment, and provide academic guidance through consultation with students.
* Contribute to high level administrative functions and participate in departmental and faculty meetings.
Qualifications, skills & experience
* PhD or equivalent qualification and membership of either CPA or CAANZ or equivalent, with significant experience in the relevant discipline.
* Proven teaching experience and expertise in financial accounting and/or audit in an undergraduate program, as well as accounting in a postgraduate capacity.
* Additional experience in teaching tax accounting and/or tax law would be an advantage, as would current or previous registration as a tax agent.
* Demonstrated academic excellence through outstanding contributions to teaching and/or research and/or professional practice.
* Proven teaching and research experience, reflecting the ability to deliver high-quality academic outcomes.
* Relevant experience beyond tertiary education, evidence of creative, professional, or technical achievements contributing to the advancement of the discipline.
Benefits
* Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
* Generous training and development opportunities
* Friendly and collaborative working environment
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 04 June 2026
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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.
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.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Prof. David Carter, Head of School, Law & Business at or Haritha Garlapati, Talent Acquisition Partner at
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
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