Position Details Full-Time | Continuing position Academic Level B | $115,871 - $137,122 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View
Position Description
About the Role Join a strategically important academic team helping to shape the future of inclusive education at a time of significant national and sector-wide focus on equitable student outcomes, wellbeing, and participation.
As a Lecturer in Inclusive Practices and Wellbeing, you will contribute to high-quality teaching and impactful research across Initial Teacher Education and broader Education programs.
Working within a collaborative and creative environment, you will help prepare future educators, strengthen industry partnerships, and contribute to research that advances inclusive and evidence-informed educational practice.
Deliver engaging and innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Education topics, drawing on contemporary approaches to inclusive practice and student wellbeing.
Conduct high-quality research that contributes to the University's research strengths through publications, grant activity, scholarship, and research student supervision.
Support the development of future educators by creating inclusive learning experiences that foster student engagement, success, and positive educational outcomes.
Build and maintain solid partnerships with schools, professional bodies, and industry stakeholders while contributing to accreditation, quality assurance, and broader College initiatives.
This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by **** by working towards strengthening our commitment to Student Centricity and Research that Matters.
The role plays an important part in preparing future educators and generating impactful research that supports inclusive learning environments and positive outcomes for students and communities.
About You
You are a passionate and collaborative academic with expertise in inclusive education, wellbeing, and contemporary educational practice.
You bring a robust commitment to excellence in teaching and research, along with the ability to build meaningful partnerships that enhance student outcomes and create real-world impact.
With a learner-centred approach and a dedication to continuous improvement, you will thrive in a role that contributes to the preparation of future educators and the advancement of inclusive educational environments.




To be successful in this role, you will:
Hold a PhD in Education or a closely related discipline, with expertise relevant to inclusive practices, wellbeing, and contemporary educational settings.
Demonstrate a strong track record, or clear potential, in university-level teaching, curriculum development, and the delivery of engaging student-centred learning experiences.
Have an emerging or established research profile, with the ability to contribute to high-quality publications, grant activities, and research impact.
Build productive relationships with colleagues, students, schools, and industry partners, contributing positively to a collaborative and inclusive academic culture.
College of Human Sciences and Culture
The College of Human Sciences and Culture brings together expertise across education, psychology, social work, humanities, arts, and social sciences to advance human understanding and address the complex challenges facing individuals, communities, and societies.
Through world-class teaching, impactful research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we inspire new ways of thinking, foster human development and cultural understanding, and empower graduates to create meaningful change in a rapidly evolving world.
Life at Flinders
They say know your place.
We say you've found it right here.
Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view.
That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.
Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders.
During our first 60 years, we've navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments.
Through it all, we've continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds,



ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all.
We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
So, why work at Flinders?
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 Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide
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Prescribed Conditions for Employment
Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.
Including: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.
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.
Flinders.
Fearless.
Flinders University is a globally focused, locally engaged institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.
Students are at the heart of Flinders – we're focused on supporting their exceptional learning experience and equipping them with the skills to succeed in life beyond study.
Our touchstone is that university life is enjoyable and enriching for all students, and our campuses are energising places for our staff.
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📌 Lecturer In Inclusive Practices & Wellbeing (Adelaide)
🏢 01 Flinders University
📍 Adelaide