Role type: Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Salary: Level B - $122,212 to $145,121 p.a. plus 17% super

• Contribute to the advancement of research, teaching, and engagement in the Science of Learning specialisation within the Master of Education, with a particular focus on bridging educational psychology, neuroscience, and classroom practice to improve learning outcomes.
• Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team within an interdisciplinary academic environment, underpinned by a strong research and collegial culture. Contribute your expertise to impactful research and high-quality postgraduate teaching while helping shape the future of educational practice and policy.
• Enjoy a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
Make a significant contribution to the Science of Learning specialisation within the Master of Education, helping to shape the future direction of this key area. Contribute to the Faculty of Education's growing expertise in cognitive development, educational neuroscience, and the psychological processes underpinning learning. You will play a pivotal role in advancing research, teaching, and postgraduate supervision within a dynamic academic environment. Deliver high-quality postgraduate programmes, engage in impactful research, and develop strong collaborative relationships both within and beyond the University. Help shape innovative and evidence-informed approaches to education and intervention through curriculum development, academic leadership, and broader engagement with professional and community networks.
This role will commence in October, with early November as the latest possible start date.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advancing research in the Science of Learning, including developing a coherent research agenda, publishing in leading journals, securing competitive funding, and supervising graduate research students.
• Delivering high-quality postgraduate teaching, including designing and coordinating coursework subjects, preparing and facilitating lectures and seminars, and developing engaging online resources and assessment materials.
• Contributing to academic leadership and service, including participating in School and Faculty committees, leading curriculum development, and supporting strategic planning and policy initiatives.
• Engaging with external partners and professional communities, including building collaborative networks, providing mentorship and professional development, and promoting evidence-based educational practices.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a collaborative and thoughtful academic, committed to advancing educational practice through meaningful engagement with colleagues, students, and the wider community. With a reflective and responsive approach, you demonstrate intellectual curiosity, professional integrity, and a genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and supporting others. Your interpersonal style is collegial and inclusive, allowing you to build strong relationships across disciplines and contribute positively to a team-oriented environment. You approach complex challenges with sound judgement, clarity, and a solution-focused mindset, and you balance the demands of teaching, research, and service with grace, initiative, and a deep sense of purpose.

You will also:

• Hold a doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent) in Psychology, Education, Neuroscience or a closely related field.
• Have a sound understanding of the theoretical and practical foundations of the Science of Learning, particularly within educational contexts.
• Demonstrate experience in postgraduate teaching in disciplines such as neuroscience of education, student cognitive learning processes and/or student development.
• Possess a strong research track record relative to career stage, including high-quality publications, potential to attract internal and external research funding, and capacity to supervise postgraduate research students to completion.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - The Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education (FoE) fosters staff productivity, growth, and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. FoE stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your research and teaching interests and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We warmly welcome applications from candidates both within Australia and internationally.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: Science of Learning _Lecturer