Academic Level B | AU$115,871 - $137,122 pa | 17% Superannuation
Academic Level C | AU$141,370 - $162,619 pa | 17% Superannuation
About the Position
Flinders University is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Education (Inclusive Education) to shape inclusive education through outstanding teaching, impactful research, and meaningful partnerships with schools, education systems, and community organisations. You will contribute to the development of future educators and advance evidence‐informed approaches that strengthen inclusive practice and improve learning outcomes for diverse learners, including students with disability, neurodivergent learners, and those with complex educational needs.
Working across accredited Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and postgraduate Education programs, you will help strengthen the connection between research and practice, contributing to cutting-edge curriculum, externally funded research, and collaborative engagement with the education sector.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging, high‐quality teaching across Education programs using face‐to‐face, online and blended learning approaches.
Design and develop innovative curriculum and learning experiences that enhance student engagement and prepare graduates to support diverse learners.
Undertake high‐quality research in inclusive education, contributing to peer‐reviewed publications, competitive grant applications and research supervision appropriate to career stage.
Build and strengthen partnerships with schools, education systems, industry and community organisations to enhance teaching, research and real‐world impact.
(Senior Lecturer only) Provide academic leadership through curriculum development, course or topic coordination, mentoring colleagues and contributing to accreditation and quality assurance activities.
This position is open to domestic and international candidates.



Relocation and visa support is available.
About You
You are an emerging or established academic with expertise in inclusive education and a strong commitment to high‐quality teaching, impactful research and meaningful engagement that advances inclusive educational practice.
Your expertise may include inclusive education, autism and education, neurodiversity, supporting learners with complex needs, learning disabilities, differentiated teaching, multi‐tiered systems of support (MTSS), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Qualifications
Completion of a PhD, or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrated capability, or clear potential, to deliver high‐quality tertiary teaching, including involvement in topic coordination and curriculum design.
Evidence of a strong research track record appropriate to career stage in inclusive education or a related field, including peer‐reviewed publications and success in attracting external competitive grant funding.
(Senior Lecturer only) Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, research supervision, accreditation activities and academic mentoring.
Benefits
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers




We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on‐campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)
Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act **** (SA).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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📌 Lecturer / Senior Lecturer In Inclusive And Special Education Futures (Melbourne)
🏢 Flinders University
📍 Melbourne