Universidade Fernando Pessoa

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. About the area 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. About the opportunity 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. About you 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. Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant. This position is only available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island people as permitted under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. UWA believes that an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individual would bring essential insights and understanding to this role, enhancing the university’s ability to connect with and serve the community effectively. Position description:  PD - Lecturer (523790).pdf To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Khyber Alam at khyber.alam@uwa.edu.au For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Pratik Sridhar at pratik.sridhar@uwa.edu.au How to apply 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. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 26 July 2026 This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia Benefits Flexible working options. Generous paid leave including parental leave. Up to 17% employer paid superannuation. Salary packaging available. Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service. Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses. Discounted health insurance. Employee Assistance Program. About the University 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. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 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.

Fulltime | Fixed term until 31 July 2029 Higher Education Officer Level 9 | $133,860 - $143,239 p.a. Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country (with the exciting opportunity to work across multiple campuses) View Position Description About the Flinders HealthCare Centre The Flinders HealthCARE Centre (FHC) is a multidisciplinary education, research, and healthcare facility located at the heart of Flinders Village and co-funded by the Australian Government and Flinders University. Scheduled to open in 2029, FHC will support the delivery of approximately 1,300 additional health graduates and up to 10,000 additional episodes of health and community care annually, bringing together education, research, and health and community services to enable new models of care, innovative use of technology, and transformative learning. About the Program  The Program supports the establishment and activation of the FHC, working across the Colleges of Health and Enablement (CHE), Medicine and Public Health (CMPH), and Human Sciences and Culture (CHSC). With support from central services, the Activation team is structured across four workstreams and five enabling streams to support the design of an innovative interprofessional curriculum, underpinned by a newly defined clinical services model and contemporary simulation practices. The Program will also focus on co-designing health services in partnership with government and industry partners. About the Role Join us as our Senior Program Manager for the activation of the Flinders HealthCare Centre, one of several new opportunities to join us as we build our Program Team, offering an exciting opportunity to be a part of a high performing team who are shaping the development of the iconic, state of the art Flinders HealthCare Centre. As the Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the governance structure and lead the day-to-day integrated program management of the Flinders HealthCare Centre Activation Program. This will include governance, reporting, risk and dependency control, and coordinated readiness for transition into the new facility. The incumbent will ensure that multiple workstreams and enabling streams, deliver in a coherent, sequenced and activation-ready manner. You will also have the opportunity to lead across the following meaningful outcomes: Developing, maintaining and communicating the integrated FHC Activation Program Plan, including scope, milestones, deliverables, resourcing assumptions and critical path Managing cross-workstream interdependencies, sequencing and milestone attainment; resolving conflicts and escalating constraints where required. Ensuring alignment across workstreams, enabling streams and sub-working groups through clear governance cadence, consistent artefacts and agreed decision pathways. Maintaining program-level risk, issue, dependency and decision registers, including owners, due dates, mitigations and status reporting. This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through the strategic drive of Students First. This enabling role will play a pivotal part in the successful development and launch of the Flinders HealthCare Centre; a centre designed to offer modern, simulation training facilities that enhance student workforce readiness and strength their impact when entering communicates as practitioners. About You With a background in management, ideally within health, education, or the public sector, you bring experience in delivering complex programs. You demonstrate well-developed interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with staff and stakeholders across diverse organisational environments. Your established project/program leadership skills effortless enables you to work autonomously, effectively prioritising tasks while meeting strict timelines and exercising sound judgement and problem-solving skills. Your strong strategic thinking, planning, and analytical capabilities enable you to make meaningful contributions to education and/or health-related projects. To be successful in this role, you will also be able to demonstrate: Postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training. High level experience and ability to collate and distil information from a wide range of sources and prepare and compile briefing papers, proposals, presentations and background documents. Experience in governance, risk and dependency management. A commitment to excellence and the principles of continuous improvement and ability to develop and deliver plans, measure outcomes and report on potential improvements for the future. Life at Flinders They say know your place. We say you've found it right here. Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next. Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? Generous 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Genuine flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide for research, where ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at ‘world standard or above’ by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice  Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia) Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. These include: Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. SA: Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383. For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr Mailys Stirling For recruitment enquiries, please contact Alessia Rotolo Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 19 July 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

Schemes of Service: Research Division: Food, Chemical and Biotechnology Employment Type: Fixed Term About the Project The opening is for a project funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF). The project supports Singapore’s commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction. As a country with limited natural resources, Singapore is investing in innovative carbon dioxide (CO2) utilization technologies to reduce emissions and enhance energy security. This research aims to develop an integrated process for converting CO2 into valuable chemicals using renewable energy. The approach combines biotechnological and electrocatalytic processes to efficiently transform CO2 into useful chemicals, providing a novel and sustainable pathway for chemical manufacturing. The project is led by Dr. Zhou Kang at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), with research strengths in metabolic engineering, microbial biomanufacturing, and sustainable process development. One Research Fellow will be hired to support the microbial engineering and bioprocess development aspects of the project: The Research Fellow will work under Dr. Zhou Kang at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). This role focuses on producing platform aromatics from C2 building blocks using engineered microbial strains, pathway engineering, and fermentation strategies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing the project towards a lab-scale demonstration of an integrated CO2-to-chemicals process. Key Responsibilities Conduct independent laboratory research related to microbial fermentation, strain engineering, and biotransformation. Develop and optimize microbial strains, biosynthetic pathways, and cultivation strategies to improve efficiency and product yield. Design and support the integration of biotechnological processes into a continuous lab-scale system. Characterize and analyze chemical and biological products using advanced analytical techniques. Collaborate closely with project team members and external collaborators across metabolic engineering, biocatalysis, and related disciplines. Document research findings, prepare technical reports, contribute to scientific publications, and help supervise junior researchers or students when needed. Qualifications & Experience PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Synthetic Biology, or a related field. Demonstrated research experience in one or more of the following areas: microbial fermentation, metabolic engineering, biotransformations, or bioprocess development. Hands-on experience with genetic engineering, molecular biology techniques, and strain construction is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative projects. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary research environment. A strong publication record or clear evidence of research productivity will be an advantage. Our lab uses Python, MATLAB and C++ to automate both data analysis and process control. Knowledge in these tools as well as emerging agentic AI will also be an advantage.  Professional Development The initial contract will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years based on performance and project needs. The Research Fellow will have opportunities to lead publications, present at conferences, and build an independent research profile within the project. The role offers strong exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration in sustainable chemical manufacturing and carbon utilization research. The project may lead to forming a start-up on manufacturing specialty chemicals in Singapore. The start-up will be led by members of this project. Why Join the Team? Work on a cutting-edge project funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) with impact on CO2 utilization. Contribute to Singapore’s sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives. Be part of a dynamic research team led by Dr. Zhou Kang in metabolic engineering and sustainable biomanufacturing. Gain valuable experience in an emerging field with applications in sustainable chemical manufacturing. Opportunities to contribute to high-impact publications and attend international conferences. Join the team in shaping the future of sustainable chemical production!