About The Team

This position is within the School of Agricultural Sciences (College of Environmental and Life Sciences). Collaboration with relevant research Centres is strongly encouraged, and this collaboration is an important enabler of School and University strategic plans. Relevant Centres include (but are not limited to) the:

• Centre for Animal Production and Welfare
• Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems
• Centre for Biosecurity and One Health
• WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre
• Centre for Crop and Food Innovation

Your New Role!

As an Academic staff member in the School of Agricultural Science, you will contribute to teaching, research and associated administrative and service functions within the College and across the University, while also engaging in professional activities relevant to your discipline.

Lecturer (Level B)

In this role, you are expected to delivery high-quality teaching and supervision to students, develop scholarly research and professional expertise aligned with your discipline, and contribute to administrative and service functions within the University.

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

In this role, you are expected to make significant contributions to teaching and supervision across all levels; lead curriculum design, development, and quality assurance processes; advance research and professional practice in your field; and provide academic leadership through coordination of learning activities and mentoring of staff.

Your Key responsibilities will include -

• Deliver and coordinate teaching activities across various formats (lectures, tutorials, workshops, fieldwork), develop innovative learning methods, and contribute to course planning and material development
• Conduct independent research leading to quality publications, contribute to research projects and grant applications, and supervise undergraduate, honours, postgraduate, and HDR students.
• Provide academic advice to students, participate in School and University service activities, engage with the profession and discipline, and undertake administrative duties as required

Please refer to the Position Descriptions below for further details, including selection criteria:

Lecturer (Level B)

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $111,026.00 to $131,518.00 (pro rata) at Level B and $135,609.00 to $156,097.00 (pro rata) at Level C plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge.

Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you'll bring to the role:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline
• Substantial experience teaching at both undergraduate and post graduate levels
• A proven record to producing high-quality research outputs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrate initiative, work effectively under broad direction, and collaborate successfully within diverse teams

Lecturer (Level B)

• Possess strong understanding of contemporary curriculum and pedagogical approaches
• Demonstrated success in designing and delivering high-quality research activities

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

• Demonstrate success in unit coordination, design and delivery
• Track record securing and managing competitive external grants, and supervising postgraduate and HDR students to completion

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the selection criteria, work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Professor Caroline Jacobson, Head of School, and quote JR104416 as the reference.

Applications Close on 31 October 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.