Australian Education Pathways

University Lecturers and Tutors

University degree Moderate growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2421

University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures 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.

People employed65,200
Median pay$2,924per week, full-time
Projected growth+8.8%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+2%per year
Median age47
Female share48%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 95.1% university · 1.2% vet / tafe · 2.9% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

Usually studied as Teacher Education. A selection of providers offering courses in this field (indicative, not ranked):

Course & field-of-education data © Commonwealth of Australia (CRICOS), CC BY 2.5 AU. Matched by field of education — indicative; confirm entry requirements with each provider.

Where these jobs are

VIC 30.9% · NSW 29.1% · QLD 15.8% · WA 12.5% · SA 5.8% · ACT 3.6% · TAS 1.7% · NT 0.7%

Top industries

Education and Training.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.