Careers
From time to time, TERN has a variety of interesting and rewarding career opportunities available. We also alert you to openings with our partners and collaborators.
Available Positions
Lecturer – Climate Science
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
- Work with an interdisciplinary team focused on research impact.
- Develop a world leading program in a global biodiversity hotspot at the intersection of rapid environment change.
- Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
- Base salary range: Level B, $122,876 – $145,404 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
The Department of Environmental Science operates within the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, with strong collaborations with researchers and teaching programs within the School of Biological Sciences and School of Earth and Oceans. The Department hosts the Centre for Water and Spatial Science (CWSS), the Resilient Landscapes Hub of the National Environmental Science Program (NESP), and facilities of Australia’s Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN). The Department seeks to provide independent and evidence-based research to support our understanding of the environment, including best management practices. In doing so, the Department has earnt top national and international rankings and is responsible for the delivery of several undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The Department also works closely with our industry and government partners to provide students practical experience in applying their knowledge and skills to real-world environmental challenges.
About the opportunity:
- Deliver and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, developing inclusive, research-informed curricula and assessment that connect climate science, contemporary earth observation and physical process understanding with science-based climate policy.
- Build an independent and collaborative research program, publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, pursue competitive research funding, and supervise Honours, Masters and PhD researchers.
- Strengthen the School’s impact through partnerships with industry, government and community, student placements, professional engagement, and active contribution to academic governance and collegial life.
Applications close on 26 October 2026.