About The Team
The Deputy Vice Chancellor Education portfolio leads Murdoch University's commitment to delivering contemporary, accessible and inclusive education that supports every student to succeed and graduate ready for their future careers.
Within this portfolio, the University Preparation Pathways (UPP) team broadens access to higher education by creating and delivering inclusive, accessible units and courses that enable success for diverse student cohorts, including students who do not meet ATAR entry requirements.
The team continually enhances its pathway offerings, embeds wellbeing and academic skill development, and maintains a collaborative, student‑centred approach to ensure equitable access and strong transitions into undergraduate study.
Your New Role
We are seeking enthusiastic academics to join the University Preparation Pathways (UPP) team as Lecturers and Senior Lecturers, ideally with a strong science background. These roles support teaching across our three campuses — Rockingham, Mandurah and South Street (Perth) — and play a key part in widening access to higher education.
The Lecturer will be primarily based at Rockingham, with regular teaching and engagement across all campuses. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with local learners, contribute to the community, and bring UPP's enabling programs to life across multiple sites.
The Senior Lecturer will be primarily based at South Street, while also contributing teaching and leadership across Rockingham and Mandurah. A key focus for the role is strengthening our science‑based preparation programs, including expanding laboratory learning opportunities. The Senior Lecturer will take a lead role in shaping and delivering this work — with full ownership to innovate, design and implement high‑quality, science‑rich learning experiences for our pathway students.
Across both positions, you will contribute to high‑quality teaching, curriculum development and scholarly activity in enabling education. You will work collaboratively with a supportive team to deliver inclusive, engaging learning environments and help diverse students build confidence and transition successfully into undergraduate study.
Please refer to the Lecturer Position Description and the Senior Lecturer Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You
Continuous Full Time (37.5 hours per week) positions attract the following remuneration:
* Lecturer | $113,000 - $134,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
* Senior Lecturer | $138,000 - $159,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
* Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026
* Flexible work arrangements
* Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
* Indigenous Language Allowance
* Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
* Employee Assistance Program
* On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information, check out our benefits and services page
Join us
Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
* A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
* Your most recent resume (CV)
What you'll bring to the roles:
* Relevant qualifications, typically a PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Successful teaching experience with the ability to engage diverse student cohorts using contemporary, student‑centred pedagogy.
* A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a supportive academic environment.
* Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage teaching, coordination and administrative responsibilities.
* A commitment to scholarly activity, contributing to educational or disciplinary scholarship relevant to enabling education.
* Leadership capability—for the Senior Lecturer role, this includes leading curriculum initiatives, coordinating programs and contributing to impactful research and professional engagement.
* A science background, or experience teaching in science‑related areas (highly regarded, and essential for leading science‑based preparation program enhancement in the Senior Lecturer role).
* Flexibility to work across all Murdoch University campuses and occasionally outside standard hours to support key teaching and student engagement activities.
Applicants should refer to each specific position description for the relevant work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for each role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
* Lecturer Position Description
* Senior Lecturer Position Description
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Dr. Noraisha Oyama, Head of University Preparation Pathways and quote JR104799 as the reference.
Applications Close on 07/03/ :59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.