Expression of Interest, Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellows, School of Life & Environmental Science

Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses : Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow, you will :

• Deliver and provide innovative & effective teaching practices to enhance student success and engagement, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality learning materials, activities, and assessments, working collaboratively with the Unit Chair and teaching team to support curriculum innovation.
• Integrate industry, clinical, and research practices into student learning experiences, ensuring relevance and practical application of knowledge.
• Provide constructive feedback on student performance using clear assessment criteria, and actively contribute to moderation processes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Engage in professional development opportunities, maintain a commitment to educational excellence, and contribute to the School’s teaching, scholarship, and pedagogical research activities.

To be successful, you’ll have :

• Deliver and provide innovative & effective teaching practices to enhance student success and engagement, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality learning materials, activities, and assessments, working collaboratively with the Unit Chair and teaching team to support curriculum innovation.
• Integrate industry, clinical, and research practices into student learning experiences, ensuring relevance and practical application of knowledge.
• Provide constructive feedback on student performance using clear assessment criteria, and actively contribute to moderation processes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Engage in professional development opportunities, maintain a commitment to educational excellence, and contribute to the School’s teaching, scholarship, and pedagogical research activities.

Here's how to apply :

Please complete the application form and submit your updated resume, which will be considered as an expression of interest in the roles, with a perspective to appoint based on eligibility, preferences of discipline and availability.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact the LES Administration Team via

For a copy of the position description, please see below :

Position Description - Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow (Level A)

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Applications for this position close on 28 November 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.