Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer - Health Sciences; Education Focused

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Health Sciences (Education Focused)

Location:

Kensington, Sydney, Australia

• Employment Type: Full‑time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level B from $127,000;
  Level C from $155,000 base (+17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia.

The School of Health Sciences at UNSW is expanding its education agenda across the four core health professional programs:
Exercise, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy. This role places a strong emphasis on educational excellence, interprofessional collaboration and student professional development.

• Design, develop, and deliver undergraduate and undergraduate or postgraduate courses and programs across the health professional disciplines.
• Lead and support the development of students’ professionalism, innovation in healthcare, and career planning.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to enhance interprofessional education within the Faculty.
• Drive educational initiatives that uphold high‑quality teaching and learning standards.

Required at Level B

• Registration or accreditation as a health professional in Australia.
• PhD in a health discipline (preferred; significant clinical and education experience acceptable).
• Broad professional practice or education experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to ongoing discipline knowledge and development.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds, including equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Additional at Level C

• Significant experience in teaching and learning design using diverse pedagogical approaches and interprofessional education.
• Strong track record in curriculum development and improvement.
• Evidence of professional development in teaching and a proven record of teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated success in research—scholarship of learning and teaching—with high‑impact outcomes.
• Passionate about educational excellence and fostering that excellence in others.

• 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Additional three days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Access to lifelong learning and career development.
• Progressive HR practices.

Click Apply now to submit an online application. Do not send resumes or cover letters to the contact email below. Include a resume and a cover letter that addresses the main skills and experience outlined in this description.

Applications close:
Wednesday 21st January 2026, at 11:30pm AEST.

Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: a.wason.au

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are especially encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.