Lecturer Radio & Podcasting

Australian Film Television and Radio School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Superannuation 15.4%

Job summary

Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) invites applications for a Lecturer in Radio and Podcasting. This ongoing, part-time role (3 days per week) focuses on practice-based teaching, industry-informed curriculum and student feedback.

You will collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality courses, assess student work, and contribute to curriculum improvement while modelling inclusive, safe learning environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, practice-based teaching aligned with approved learning outcomes, assess student work and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Demonstrated professional experience in radio, with current knowledge of industry practices, workflows and technologies relevant to the teaching area, and the ability to apply this expertise to student learning.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Ability to use learning management systems and digital tools to deliver teaching, manage learning materials, record assessment outcomes and communicate with students.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, adapting messages for diverse audiences in an inclusive and accessible way.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience fostering culturally and psychologically safe working and learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in accordance with the approved curriculum, AFTRS Student Handbook and AFTRS Teaching and Learning Plan to achieve learning outcomes.
• Enter assessment grades and feedback into Moodle within the required timeframe.
• Engage in ongoing professional development as determined by the Program Convenor.
• Refer requests for special consideration and other student-related matters to the relevant Program Convenor.
• Complete relevant administrative work and respond to student emails in a timely manner.
• Participate in committees, review boards and panels related to recruitment, content and assessment.
• Join industry engagement or research activities within the allocated workload.
• Adhere to local policies and procedures and coordinate with support areas as needed.
• Undertake additional tasks to support the organisation as required.

Skills

Academic qualifications

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Organisation & initiative

Digital capability

Communication

Collaboration

Safe work environments

Education

Academic qualifications policy

Job description

Lecturer Radio and Podcasting (Ongoing, Part Time – 3 days per week)

We are looking for an experienced audio practitioner and educator to join our Teaching & Learning team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver engaging, practice-based teaching that connects students with contemporary radio and podcasting industry practices.
• Support students’ development through practical learning, assessment and constructive feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum improvement and inclusive learning experiences at Australia’s national screen and audio school.

Salary: AFTRS Academic 2, Tier 2 - $121,377 pa (pro-rata) + 15.4% super, and excellent benefits.

Close Date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:59pm. Late applications cannot be accepted.

About AFTRS

AFTRS is the national screen and audio school. Working hand-in-hand with the screen and audio industries, AFTRS is a global centre of excellence that delivers the highest level of screen and audio education, training and research across Australia.

About The Role

Under the general direction of the Program Convenor, the Lecturer Radio and Podcasting delivers high-quality teaching across radio and podcasting courses within their areas of expertise and in accordance with the approved curriculum.

The role combines practical teaching, assessment and student feedback with course administration and collaboration across the teaching team. You will also provide input and expertise to support the Discipline Lead in developing and improving subject outlines, learning outcomes and assessment tasks.

Key Accountabilities

• Teaching: Teach students in accordance with the approved curriculum, AFTRS Student Handbook and AFTRS Teaching and Learning Plan to achieve approved learning outcomes. Advise the Program Convenor immediately of any curriculum-related issues.
• Assessment: Assess students in accordance with the approved curriculum and AFTRS Assessment Policy. Enter assessment grades and feedback into Moodle within the required timeframe.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development as determined by the Program Convenor.
• Student Matters: Refer requests for special consideration, academic progression issues, reports of academic misconduct and other student-related matters to the relevant Program Convenor.
• Course Administration: Complete relevant administrative work, respond to student emails in a timely manner and participate in relevant course and discipline meetings.
• Committees and Panels: Participate in committees, review boards and panels dealing with recruitment, content, student assessment and other student-related matters as required.
• Industry Engagement and Research: Participate, when invited, in industry engagement or research projects within the allocated academic workload.
• Policies and Procedures: Adhere to local procedures, particularly for student and course activities, and liaise with support areas within established procedures and timelines. Apply relevant curriculum, assessment, academic progression and copyright policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Other Duties: There may be a requirement to undertake tasks outside the scope of the responsibilities listed to support the organisation. AFTRS will engage in a conversation should these tasks arise.

About you – You Have:

• Academic Qualifications: Ability to meet the requirements of the Academic Employees Qualifications Policy. Please seek advice from the HR Officer if unsure of eligibility under this policy.
• Teaching Experience: Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, practice-based teaching aligned with approved learning outcomes, assess student work and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrated professional experience in radio, with current knowledge of industry practices, workflows and technologies relevant to the teaching area, and the ability to apply this expertise to student learning.
• Organisation and Initiative: Ability to work independently, use initiative, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Digital Capability: Ability to use learning management systems and digital tools to deliver teaching, manage learning materials, record assessment outcomes and communicate with students.
• Communication: Communicate effectively orally and in writing, adapting messages for diverse audiences in an inclusive and accessible way.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Safe Work Environments: Experience fostering culturally and psychologically safe working and learning environments.

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to:

• Hold the indefinite and unrestricted Right to Work in Australia at time of applying
• Undertake a NSW Working with Children Check.

Evening And Occasional Weekend Work May Be Required.

Diversity, Flexibility and Accessibility

As a creative organisation, we understand the importance of offering flexible working to support your own creativity, wellbeing, and balance. We will genuinely consider applications for job share and part time working. We also support working from home and flexible working hours.

AFTRS is committed to building a richly diverse staff and faculty. AFTRS actively supports and appreciates workplace diversity, First Nations values, and we strongly encourage and welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a wide range of backgrounds, and people with a disability.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments through our recruitment and selection process. Requests for reasonable adjustments will be treated confidentially and will not disadvantage your application. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] or call 02 9805 6610. Further information can be found in the AFTRS Candidate Accessibility Pack.