Job Description

• Play a pivotal role in shaping future pharmacists through innovative Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and clinical education.
• Join a leading Group of Eight university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community impact.
• Full-time on a tenurable basis
• Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Health and Clinical Sciences at The University of Western Australia (UWA) delivers high-quality, innovative education across a range of health disciplines. The School is committed to improving health outcomes through inclusive, culturally safe teaching, research, and community engagement.

Within the School, the Department of Pharmacy delivers contemporary programs including the Doctor of Pharmacy (entry-to-practice) and postgraduate coursework in advanced pharmacy practice. The Department works collaboratively with healthcare professionals, industry partners, and the broader community to strengthen the pharmacy workforce and advance medicines optimisation through education and research.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist and educator to contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) across the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

You will play a key role in designing and coordinating high-quality clinical placements, ensuring students gain meaningful, diverse, and practice-ready experiences aligned with evolving scopes of practice and accreditation standards.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and coordination of WIL units across undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy programs
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of practice-based education, including innovative assessment methods such as Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with hospitals, community pharmacy, aged care, and primary care settings to support sustainable clinical placements
• Engage with industry preceptors and supervisors through training, support, and site engagement activities
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance processes, and accreditation requirements (including APC standards)
• Support data-informed continuous improvement through analysis of student, supervisor, and placement outcomes
• Contribute to a collaborative academic environment through teaching, service, and professional engagement activities

You will also support WIL delivery across practitioner development areas such as prescribing, advanced medicines management, and chronic disease education during peak periods.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong combination of clinical expertise, teaching capability, and stakeholder engagement experience:

• A degree in Pharmacy with current unconditional registration with AHPRA, and a PhD (or equivalent professional standing) in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in teaching within health professional programs, including clinical education or Work Integrated Learning
• Experience designing and delivering practice-based assessments (e.g. EPAs or similar competency-based models)
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers to support student placements and workforce development
• A commitment to inclusive, culturally safe teaching practices and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Note Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Liza Seubert at Liza.Seubert@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. 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 Tuesday 14 July 2026

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

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.