- $86,284 to $115,664 pa (Level A) (pro rata 40%)
- Ongoing, part time (40%) role at City Campus in Perth
- Open to candidates with relevant working rights only.

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

ECU City campus

$86,284 to $115,664 pa (Level A) (pro rata 40%)

Ongoing, part time (40%)

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an chance to become part of something extraordinary.

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

WAAPA is one of the world’s leading performing arts academies, delivering the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia. Our students are able to develop their skills on-stage as an actor, dancer or musician, or behind the scenes in production, design or arts management.

WAAPA moved into its brand-new world-class city campus in Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2026. This Creative Industries, Law, Business and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to develop into the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus brings together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the university as it embarks on this further growth and transformational journey.

About The Opportunity





You will join a team of skilled and creative staff at WAAPA, who are passionate about industry-relevant training for the performing arts.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Current VET Teaching qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline to at least Bachelor level
- Proven track record as a teacher in screen performance discipline at tertiary level.
- Proven track record at coordinating units and courses in VET or HE context.

Importantly, you will demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values.

Benefits Of Working At ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Frances Barbe, Associate Dean of Performance on [email protected] for more information.

Qualifications

- VET - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment




- HE – Minimum Bachelor qualifications ideally Masters or PhD. (or professional equivalent)

Skills, Experience And Capability In

- TEACHING: Skills and content knowledge in acting with specialist focus on screen acting.
- COORDINATION: Evidenced experience of unit coordination within current VET requirements. Plus, experience of or capacity for Course Coordination of a VET course with awareness of relevant standards and compliance requirements.
- ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION: Experience of working with learning management systems such as Canvas or MS Teams; a detailed approach to record keeping in line with VET compliance requirements including but not limited to attendance records, assessment record keeping, curriculum documentation, and relevant staffing records.
- STUDENT SUPPORT: Ability to support diverse learners and to create a safe, inclusive and effective learning environment. An understanding of when it is appropriate to refer students on to Course Coordinator, Associate Dean or ECU support services.

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11:30pm AWST. ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gen

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