Job Description

• Help educate the next generation of pharmacists through contemporary, practice-based and inclusive learning.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation, simulation-based education and the effective use of emerging educational technologies.
• Two appointments are available: one full-time (1.0 FTE) position and one part-time (0.6 FTE) position, each offered on a tenurable basis
• Base salary range: Level B, $122876 – $145404 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Health and Clinical Sciences delivers high-quality education and research across a range of health disciplines, with a focus on improving health outcomes through culturally safe and inclusive learning, teaching and community engagement.

Within the School, the Department of Pharmacy delivers postgraduate programs including the Doctor of Pharmacy and Graduate Certificates in advanced pharmacy practice. Its collaborative teaching and research environment brings together patients, healthcare professionals and health systems to support medicines optimisation and prepare graduates for contemporary pharmacy practice.

About the opportunity

• Deliver and support high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a focus on integrated, practice-based pharmacy education, experiential learning and simulation.
• Contribute to curriculum design, unit coordination, assessment, accreditation and quality assurance, including alignment with professional competency frameworks and Australian Pharmacy Council standards.
• Develop inclusive and engaging learning experiences using contemporary digital and emerging educational technologies, while contributing to educational scholarship, interprofessional learning and partnerships with healthcare organisations and pharmacy practice sites.

About you

• A PhD in pharmacy or a relevant academic discipline, or other higher professional qualifications and professional or academic experience appropriate to pharmacy.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver innovative, evidence-based teaching, learning activities and assessment at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Experience contributing to curriculum design and working collaboratively within an academic or multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in digital learning technologies, with the ability to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies appropriately to enhance teaching, assessment and student learning.
• A commitment to inclusive and culturally safe teaching, equity and diversity, and the incorporation of Indigenous perspectives and health priorities where appropriate.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Lecturer (524930).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Liza Seubert at liza.seubert@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Pratik Sridhar at pratik.sridhar@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.

Please indicate in your application whether you wish to be considered for the full-time position, the part-time position, or both.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 19 November 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.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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.

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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.