Health Education Lecturer — Shape Future Practitioners

University of Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

On-site medical services

Grocery store

Early Childhood Education facilities

Flexible, family-friendly policies

Job summary

University of Canberra invites applications for a Lecturer in Health (education focused) to inspire and prepare graduates across health, disability, and community sectors. An early career academic role, you will deliver engaging learning across interdisciplinary programs, collaborating with colleagues to support student achievement and academic excellence.

The position emphasises student success, development of authentic assessments, and mentorship with flexible, inclusive policies.

Qualifications

• Professional experience within health, disability, community health, allied health, or closely related sectors.
• Experience applying professional practice knowledge to teaching and learning environments.
• Ability to design, develop, coordinate, and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate subjects.
• Experience teaching in a health-related discipline within a tertiary education environment.
• PhD in Health or related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Scholarly activity and ability to translate contemporary research into teaching.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering high-quality classes.
• Coordinating units and contributing to course management and quality assurance activities.
• Designing innovative and authentic assessment tasks that enhance student learning and graduate outcomes.
• Providing academic guidance, mentorship, and support to students.

Skills

Health sector experience

Teaching / pedagogy

Education

PhD in Health or related discipline

Job description

University of Canberra invites applications for a Lecturer in Health (education focused) to inspire and prepare graduates across health, disability, and community sectors. An early career academic role, you will deliver engaging learning across interdisciplinary programs, collaborating with colleagues to support student achievement and academic excellence.

The position emphasises student success, development of authentic assessments, and mentorship with flexible, inclusive policies.