Lecturer - Optometry

• Make a meaningful impact on rural, remote and Aboriginal eye health through a unique clinician-educator role based in Geraldton.
• Develop your clinical, teaching and community engagement expertise while working alongside leading academics, healthcare professionals and community partners
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: Level B, $122,876 – $145,404 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Health and Clinical Sciences at the University of Western Australia is a research-intensive academic environment where excellence in research underpins teaching, learning and community impact. The School is recognised for its evidence-based approach to education, research and health improvement.

This position is based in Geraldton at the Western Australian Centre for Rural Health (WACRH), one of Australia's Commonwealth-funded University Departments of Rural Health. WACRH works to improve rural, remote and Aboriginal health through education, research, student placement programs and community engagement.

Working closely with the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, you will contribute to the delivery of culturally safe eye care services, student education and rural workforce development, supporting improved health outcomes across regional Western Australia.

About the opportunity

• Deliver culturally safe optometry services within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), outreach programs and school-based screening initiatives while helping improve eye health outcomes in rural and remote communities.
• Coordinate and supervise optometry student placements, facilitate clinical education and remote learning activities, and contribute to developing the next generation of socially accountable optometrists.
• Build partnerships with healthcare providers, community organisations and research collaborators to expand eye health services, interprofessional learning opportunities and community-focused research initiatives.

About you

• Therapeutically endorsed optometrist registered with AHPRA, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred and culturally safe care.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with students, health professionals, community organisations and other stakeholders through strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and adapt within a dynamic rural healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement capabilities, with a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Desirable: postgraduate qualifications, teaching experience and/or experience working in rural, remote or Aboriginal health settings.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:  PD Lecturer - Optometry (524254).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Jansen (Head of Department) at lisa.jansen@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Pratik Sridhar at pratik.sridhar@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 30 September 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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