Be part of research that’s changing lives
We are looking for people to join our university - to bring your global expertise to our regions, and to take your powerful ideas to the world with us.
Why join the University of Newcastle
Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion and perseverance. Our regions are important to us. We were literally built, brick-by-brick, by our community more than fifty years ago. And our community - our students - remain at the heart of every decision we make. Collaboration is in our DNA. It’s one of the reasons we’re the number one university in the world for partnering for a sustainable future, and number one in Australia for industry collaboration.
Current vacancies
We have a range of academic and professional roles available in diverse fields across the institution.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and as such, hope to increase the representation of staff with disability across all levels of academic and professional roles.
If you are applying for a job with us, have a disability and require an adjustment to be made to the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out for support. We are determined that every applicant has the best opportunity to demonstrate their talents, skills and suitability for a role. However, please know that you are not obligated to disclose disability if you do not feel ready.
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Equity is in our DNA. We know that embedding equity, diversity and inclusion as the guiding principles in all we do helps us to live and achieve our other values of excellence, engagement and sustainability.
Indigenous Commitment
We are proud to be a sector leader in Indigenous employment, education, and research. We prioritise the embedding of Indigenous knowledge across the University to nurture an awareness of issues and a strong commitment to social justice.
SAGE Athena Swan
We are proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve SAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI). This is an international award that reflects our ongoing efforts in this area.
Our stories
The secret lives of Sugarloaf koalas
“Tree stars” in the night sky revealed a hidden koala colony, nestled deep within Sugarloaf’s bushland.
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“I thought I was a bad mother”: How telehealth changed a young boy’s life and gave a family hope
“I thought I was a bad mother,” says Marlie Matthews, tearfully. “I tried everything, but Marcus was getting more and more behind. He wasn’t speaking much and when he did, I couldn’t understand him. It was very hard on all of us.”
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Tackling the chemicals we can’t see: PFAS
PFAS contamination is persistent, but so is the determination of scientists working on solutions to remediate it.
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Teaching the Hunter
Eric Roach was just 19 when he graduated from Newcastle Teacher's College in 1953. His time there launched a career that would span almost four decades, and instilled in him a passion for teaching that would transcend generations.
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Pathway to purpose
From limited beginnings to limitless dreams - equity in education is giving Arthur Demetriou the chance to change the face of medicine.
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Not all processed foods are bad for you.
If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious harm.
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Coming from overseas
We are a modern and growing region that is forging a bright new future. You get the best of Australian life but with the added benefit of a unique mix of space and everything on your doorstep.
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Organisational structure
Led by the Vice-Chancellor and President, our University is organised around academic Colleges and Schools and professional Divisions.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.