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OSCA 252131Updated 2026-01-29

University Lecturer

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 242111OSCA 252131

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 76k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1460
Salary range: AUD 68k-AUD 83k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

30.9%
NSW
28.7%
VIC
17.7%
QLD

Education mix

88.5%
Post graduate
9%
bachelor degree
0.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

University Lecturers lecture students and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.

What you do
  • Prepares and delivers lectures, and conducts tutorials, seminars and laboratory sessions.
  • Prepares and marks essays, assignments and examinations.
  • Advises students on academic and related matters.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (88.5%)

    Recent job ads

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    Tasks

    • Advises students on academic and related matters.
    • Attends departmental and faculty meetings, conferences and seminars.
    • Compiles bibliographies of specialised materials for reading assignments.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1460
    Annual median: AUD 76k
    Range: AUD 68k-AUD 83k