Lecturer (Zoology)

26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender. 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more. 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years. Salary packaging options. 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee. 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options. Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service. Job no: 522179Work type: Part TimeLocation: CrawleyCategories: Science Part-time (0.5 FTE) appointment on a tenurable basis. Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the area The School of Biological Sciences is a large and multidisciplinary team of more than 100 high‑calibre academic and professional staff delivering world‑class education and research programmes to approximately 800 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School is also responsible for the supervision of ~120 PhD students, reflecting research strengths and expertise in the disciplines of Marine Biology, Animal Biology, Computational Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology and Science Communication. Many of our team are also active members of the UWA Oceans Institute, which brings together the University’s multidisciplinary research strengths across oceanography, ecology, engineering, resource management and governance to address key ocean challenges for Western Australia, the Indian Ocean and the world. About the opportunity Deliver independent teaching in UWA’s zoology and ecology programs across undergraduate and master’s levels. Develop and coordinate innovative biology teaching units and field courses, covering diverse taxa and habitats. Contribute to school governance, inclusion initiatives, and administrative duties as directed. About you PhD in a field relevant to Zoology. Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate and Masters by Coursework levels across a variety of settings, including in the field. Experience in the development and the use of innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses in zoology. Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to team, school and wider University activities such as team and school meetings, strategic planning and program development. Demonstrated skills in the design and implementation of field and laboratory‑based experiments in zoology and analysis of zoological experiments. Note: A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant. Occasional travel within the state and some after‑hours work may be required. 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 . This position is only open to Current UWA staff. 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. Advertised: 11 Dec 2025 W. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 17 Dec 2025 W. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr