Lecturer Health And Physical Education

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$83,771 to $112,295 pa (ALEVA); $117,905 to $139,307 pa (ALEVB); plus 17% University superannuation contribution

12 months Fixed term, Full-Time, Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$83,771 to $112,295 pa (ALEVA); $117,905 to $139,307 pa (ALEVB) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
12 MONTHS FIXED TERM, FULL TIME

Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The School of Education
The School of Education is one of the largest providers of Initial Teacher Education in Australia, with over 5,000 students and 140 employees. We take pride in our purpose: "transforming lives through education," which is pursued through our vision: "to lead in inspiring educational practice and impactful research that positively contributes to students, schools, and communities worldwide."

We recognise that our people are the key to our success and at the centre of everything we do. We have a supportive culture and high levels of staff satisfaction and we invite you to join our team and contribute to making ECU a great place to work.

About the Opportunity
An appointment is available within the Health and Physical Education learning area within the Secondary discipline. Appointment level will be commensurate with academic research and teaching experience and qualifications preferably at PhD or minimum Masters level.

Appointees will demonstrate a high level of connectivity between the education of pre-service teachers, their own teaching experiences, engagement with schooling and industry sectors, and demonstrated research capability.

Role Requirements

PhD in a relevant discipline OR Substantial progress towards a PhD and professional equivalency which would require demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the relevant discipline curriculum, national learning frameworks and the quality agenda with a research profile evidenced by publications (and demonstrated ability to teach at University level) AND An established or emerging track record in quality research and outputs in Education (Field of Research code 39) Recent industry expertise, experience, and a strong pedagogical approach to teaching in the Health and Physical Education learning area.

The successful applicant should be eligible for Teacher Registration in Western Australia.

Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact
Please contact Associate Dean Anne Coffey on 6304 3170 or via a.coffey@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Succinctly summarise (maximum 1 page covering letter) your experience, interest and suitability (for the specific role/s and level of appointment you are applying for). Brief summary (maximum 3 pages) covering the contribution you will make as an academic (relevant to the specific level of appointment sought) and how your proven local/national/ and/or international record in teaching; research; and/or educational policy would benefit the School of Education. A detailed curriculum vitae, including summaries of the key academic/teaching roles you have held or hold currently.

Advert Closure
Applications close Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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