Working at a University or Research Institute

If you are a professional academic intending to visit Australia on a temporary basis, to observe or participate in an Australian research project at an Australian tertiary or research institution, you may be eligible for a Visiting Academic, subclass 419 visa.

You must not receive remuneration other than a contribution towards living and travel expenses. You must be sponsored and nominated by an Australian tertiary or research institution for this visa.

Detailed information is available.
See: Visiting Academic Visa (subclass 419)

If you are an educational worker employed by an Australian institution, you should consider applying for a Subclass 457 – Business (Long Stay) visa.
See: Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Subclass 457