Lecturer (Optometry & Vision Sciences) - (s50d)

• Contribute to culturally responsive clinical education and help improve eye health outcomes across diverse Australian communities.
• Join a top 100 global university with strong research capability, clinical training networks and community partnerships.
• Identified position: This role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in accordance with Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable/fixed term basis
• Base salary range: Level B, $118,150– $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

The School of Health and Clinical Sciences at The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a research-intensive academic environment where excellence in research underpins teaching and community impact.

Within the School, the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences delivers a highly regarded Doctor of Optometry program alongside Higher Degree by Research training. The Department is committed to graduating socially accountable clinicians and researchers who deliver culturally safe, person-centred care.

Clinical education is central to the program, delivered through a distributed network of teaching clinics and community partnerships across Western Australia, including rural, remote and Aboriginal community-controlled health services.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated optometrist to join our academic team, contributing to high-quality teaching, clinical supervision, and community engagement.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver clinical teaching and provide hands-on supervision, supporting students to develop strong clinical, diagnostic and communication skills.
• Contribute to community-based education, including outreach clinics and placements within Aboriginal community-controlled health services, promoting culturally safe and responsive care.
• Support curriculum delivery, unit coordination, student assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to enhance student learning through innovative teaching approaches, including digital and simulated learning environments.
• Engage in practice-based research, contributing to scholarship in areas such as clinical education, rural workforce development and equitable models of care.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organisations, healthcare providers and professional bodies to strengthen clinical education and service delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on health equity, support Indigenous health outcomes, and contribute to innovative, community-focused optometry education across Western Australia.

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

You will bring a combination of clinical expertise, teaching capability and a strong commitment to culturally safe practice.

• A degree in optometry with eligibility for registration and therapeutic endorsement with the Optometry Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical experience and/or university teaching experience, with the ability to support student learning and supervise in clinical settings.
• Evidence of research capability (e.g. publications or practice-based scholarship), or a strong interest in clinically applied research.
• Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including community organisations and clinical partners.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, particularly improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.

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 achievements relative to opportunity.

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

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.

Learn more about us.

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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Queries regarding  indigenous aspects of the role may be directed to indigenous.workforce@uwa.edu.au Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 02 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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