Senior Lecturer, Educational Leadership

• Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment
• Level C: $148,771 - $167,785 + 17% Superannuation

About the Area

The School of Education at the University of Wollongong has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality pre-service teacher education across Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary contexts, as well as continuing professional education through postgraduate coursework. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and impact, the School is dedicated to preparing educators and leaders who shape the future of education in Australia and beyond.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious academic to join our team as Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership. In this role, you will:

• design and deliver subjects in Educational Leadership
• contribute to the growth of the Master of Education program
• support the professional experience of our students
• engage in impactful research and supervise postgraduate students, and
• play an active role in the School’s governance, community initiatives, and external partnerships.

This position requires a dynamic academic leader with a strong research profile, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships across the School and wider community.

Regular on campus attendance is required to support face to face teaching, student engagement, and participation in the life of the School.

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Professor Shirley Agostinho, Interim Head of School, Education on + 61 2 4221 5512 or [email protected].

Position Description

Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2026 11:59 PM.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

Note: This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description