The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Lecturer (Language and Literacy Education), School of Education
Fremantle campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Teach, research and lead in Language and Literacy Early Childhood, Initial Teacher Education and Postgraduate Education.
• $112,361 pa (level B) + 14.5% superannuation.

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the school

The School of Education (Fremantle and Sydney) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including initial teacher education for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, and postgraduate programs in early childhood, leadership and management, curriculum, special learning needs and religious education.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to make contributions to the scholarly teaching, research and leadership efforts of the University of Notre Dame Australia. The successful candidate will teach, coordinate and lead courses and programs in Language and Literacy Education in National Early Childhood and Initial Teacher Education and post graduate degrees and ensure alignment with the Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures.

The successful candidate will also carry out scholarly research, supervise HDR students, and take up professional activities relevant to promoting knowledge about language and literacy that supports learner’s capacities to participate in communities within and beyond school. This position reports to the National Head of School, Education.

Level B (Lecturer)

A level B Academic Staff Member is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional service activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and teach in courses in Language and Literacy Education at undergraduate and postgraduate programs in teacher education.
• Develop, lead and maintain a research agenda relevant to the role that builds collaborations within and beyond the University.
• Demonstrate active and constructive participation in Service activities that support the smooth running of the School, Faculty and University.
• Ensure courses and programs are aligned with external Accreditation Standards and Procedures
• Lead in the Language and Literacy Education field through collaborations with schools, school systems, and community groups.
• Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students.
• Comply with and promote safe working practices as set out in University policy.

Qualifications, skills & experience

Essential

• A Doctoral qualification relevant to knowledge about Language and Literacy Education.
• Demonstrated skills/knowledge/experience relevant to Language and Literacy Education, its role in becoming literate within and beyond educational settings, and resources that support literacy proficiencies.
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate quality language and literacy teaching in teacher education programs at the university level.
• Knowledge of current trends and key issues relevant to research and practice in Language and Literacy Education.
• A record of research activity, collaborations and outputs relative to opportunity related to Language and Literacy Education.
• Experience teaching in the primary and/or secondary school sector.
• Demonstrated support of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
• Demonstrated understanding of and support for implementing the AITSL Standards and Procedures for the accreditation of initial teacher education programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capacity for teamwork and collaboration with colleagues, students, teacher, and practitioners in the field.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience researching and teaching language and literacy in early childhood education.
• The role of play in the development of language and literacy.
• Knowledge and experience working across multisite locations.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary teams. 

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth. 

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter not more than 5 pages outlining your suitability for the role in response to the selection criteria

Applications closing date: 24 June 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Contact us

Please direct all general queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected]

For academic enquiries only please contact Patrick Hampton, National Head of School, Education, Patrick.Hampton.nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.