Associate Professor, Speech Pathology

Australian Catholic University; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 202,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer superannuation

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Flexible work

Study leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

Australian Catholic University – North Sydney NSW is seeking an outstanding Associate Professor in Speech Pathology to provide leadership in learning, education, scholarship, and research. The role focuses on teaching, course coordination and research impact, enhancing the student experience across the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

The position is full-time and continuing, based at the North Sydney campus, with duties including delivery of curriculum, collaboration with the Head of School and

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in learning, education, scholarship and research within Speech Pathology (North Sydney).
• Coordinate courses and oversee development of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology course.
• Deliver theoretical and clinical teaching and drive enhancement of the student experience.

Job description

Australian Catholic University – North Sydney NSW

Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia

Job No: APTAV102103#100

Outstanding Associate Professor opportunity to significantly influence learning and education in the discipline of Speech Pathology

Join a highly recognised national school and work closely with colleagues to enhance the student experience

ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions

Full time, continuing opportunity working at North Sydney campus

About the role:

Operating within Speech Pathology (North Sydney), the Associate Professor, Speech Pathology, a teaching and research focused role, will provide leadership, make outstanding and original contributions to learning, education, scholarship and research, and drive enhancement of the student experience at ACU in the discipline of Speech Pathology. The position will be responsible for course coordination and impact the development and implementation of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology course by providing theoretical and clinical teaching and research. Working collaboratively with the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, National Head of Discipline, Course Coordinators and other staff as required the Associate Professor will ensure that the delivery of the curriculum is comprehensively managed.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Erin Conway, Professor, Speech Pathology - School of Allied Health at: ***********@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $202,272 - $222,654 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $171,352 - $188,772 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level D), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• flexible work
• study leave
• a variety of leave provisions
• salary packaging

Applications close: 11-NOV-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact ***********@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Position Description:

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