Lecturer - Lighting

$121,442 to $143,486 pa (ALEVB)

Ongoing, Full-time, City Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights, Relocation may be considered

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

CITY CAMPUS

$121,442 to $143,486 pa PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION

ONGOING, FULL TIME

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

WAAPA is one of the world’s leading performing arts academies, delivering the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia. Our students are able to develop their skills on-stage as an actor, dancer or musician, or behind the scenes in production, design or arts management.

As part of an exciting expansion plan, WAAPA has moved into its brand-new world-class city campus in Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2026. This Creative Industries, Law, Business and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to develop into the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus is bringing together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the university as it embarks on this further growth and transformational journey.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lecturer in Lighting Technology and Design. This role involves teaching across both Bachelor of Arts and VET diploma and Advanced Diploma level courses, contributing to the development of emerging technicians and designers through practical, industry-aligned training.

You will deliver high-quality teaching, mentor students in production environments, and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to support live performance outcomes. The successful candidate will bring a passion for backstage practice, a commitment to inclusive education, and strong industry connections and experience

The key responsibilities of the position include:

• Teaching duties - the delivery of quality education and training to both VET and HE students, using a variety of learning environments, delivery strategies and delivery methods.
• Providing program advice, development, and maintenance of training programs and learning resources, the embedding of new technologies and techniques, and the identification of industry/community requirements in relation to the delivery of programs.
• Planning, preparation, marking and making professional decisions associated with the delivery and assessment of modules/units within the lecturer’s teaching program.
• Ensuring a customer-focused approach.
• Exercising due duty of care in dealings with students, clients and other staff members.
• Liaising with sessional staff members who contribute to the Lighting program.
• Collaborating with colleagues to promote interdisciplinary approaches to pedagogy.
• Engaging with University software and systems.
• Undertaking appropriate staff development to maintain currency of knowledge and skills in areas of expertise.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• PhD, Masters degree or equivalent professional credentials
• Ability to coordinate, develop and teach units at both VET and Bachelor levels in lighting and lighting design
• Commitment to and demonstrated achievement of excellence in teaching
• Ability to engage with community and industry to enhance teaching and learning within the department
• Demonstrated capacity to work constructively and collaboratively with colleagues in furthering the aims of the school
• At least five years of vocational experience relevant to the industrial vocation or professional field relevant to this position.
• VET qualifications will need to be attained prior to commencement (CERT IV TAE)

The successful candidate will also benefit from having skills in:

• Lighting production and design
• Industry related software, including CAD and Vectorworks
• Vision systems and vision design
• Control Networks and Technologies
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Electronics (field service and repair of automated luminaires)
• Asset management and project management skills

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact A/Prof Richard Reddrop on Ph +61 8 6304 2683 or email r.reddrop@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure

Applications close Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.