Ongoing, full time based at brand new ECU City Campus in Perth's CBD. Open to candidates with relevant working rights only.

$86,284 to $115,664 pa (Level A)

About The Opportunity

You will join a team of skilled and passionate dance practitioners with strong industry experience, where you will be responsible for

- delivery of elite ballet training drawing on expertise and industry experience
- providing pedagogical leadership and unit coordination within the dance programs in the area of ballet
- the assessment of students in line with the relevant guidelines.
- coordinating a team of sessional staff who deliver specific aspects of the training.
- connecting to industry for relevant placements and opportunities for students and graduates.

Applicants with a choreographic practice will have the opportunity to create work for WAAPA’s annual performance program.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

- QUALIFICATIONS including VET Teaching Qualification - Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or the capacity to complete before commencing) and Bachelor or higher level of tertiary qualification in dance.
- SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE in teaching and curriculum design in dance at tertiary level and teaching related administration.
- PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY STANDING as an inspirational dancer and teacher with evidenced recognition as a discipline expert in the field.
- PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: that align with the University’s values, strong communication and collaboration skills and a commitment to equity and inclusive practice.

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 perks; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

For further information please contact Dr Susan Peacock (Coordinator of Dance Department) at [email protected]

Advert Closure

Applications close Friday 4 December 2026 12:00pm (midday) 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 gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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📌 Lecturer Dance (Perth)
🏢 Edith Cowan University
📍 Perth