Lecturer - Speech Pathology

Curtin University; Bentley; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Salary packaging

Additional leave

Job summary

Curtin University’s School of Allied Health invites a Speech Pathologist with extensive clinical and education experience to join as Lecturer (Teaching Academic) in Speech Pathology as Clinical Coordinator. This is a full-time, permanent role with part-time/job-sharing options available for the successful candidate.

You will lead the fieldwork program and support students and clinical educators to translate learning into practice.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional standing.
• Demonstrated high level clinical education expertise and reflective teaching delivery.
• Emerging understanding of contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake unit coordination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality Speech Pathology fieldwork program and translate learning into practice.
• Coordinate fieldwork activities and support students and clinical educators during placements.
• Contribute to continuous program improvement and maintain industry partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with practitioners and industry partners.

Skills

Teaching skills

Pedagogical knowledge

Unit coordination

Communication

Policy commitment

Education

Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Reference Number: 1676183

About the Role

Are you a Speech Pathologist with extensive clinical and clinical education experience with a passion for developing the next generation of Speech Pathology professionals?

Join Curtin University’s School of Allied Health as a Lecturer (Teaching Academic) in Speech Pathology in the role of Clinical Coordinator. This is a full-time, permanent position, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements available for the successful candidate/s.

Reporting to the Director of Fieldwork, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality Speech Pathology fieldwork program, supporting students to translate their learning into practice and develop confidence and competence as emerging professionals. You will coordinate fieldwork activities, support students and their clinical educators throughout their placements, contribute to continuous improvement, and build strong relationships with practitioners and industry partners.

This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with your passion for teaching, making a meaningful contribution to the quality of Speech Pathology education and fieldwork experiences at Curtin.

Who we are looking for (selection criteria)

• Education: A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalence and professional standing - please see the note below).
• Teaching Skills: Demonstrated high level clinical education expertise and a reflective approach to teaching delivery (including teaching speech pathology students, colleagues, clients or family members).
• Pedagogical Knowledge: An emerging understanding of contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
• Unit Coordination: Demonstrated experience or capacity to undertake the unit coordination role.
• Communication: Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Policy Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

Role Requirements

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
• Successfulapplicantsare subject to a National PoliceClearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
• This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo andmaintainan up-to-date Working with Children Check

If you do not hold a PhD qualification, please outline your equivalent experience in your cover letter with reference to the following document: https://tinyurl.com/3r6yfaz4

We are looking for diversity in experience.

Your new team: School of Allied Health

The School of Allied Health at Curtin University is a vibrant, collaborative, and community-focused school dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people across Western Australia and beyond. Our teaching, research, and partnerships span a wide range of allied health disciplines, including exercise and sport science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and social work.

We are deeply committed to delivering an exceptional student experience - one that prepares graduates to be compassionate, skilled, and practice-ready professionals who make meaningful contributions to the communities they serve. Our staff are passionate educators, researchers, and practitioners who work closely with industry partners, health services, and community organisations to ensure our programs remain relevant, innovative, and responsive to emerging health needs.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025rankings.We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For moreinformation,please visit ourDiversityandInclusionpage-https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

Full time, permanent position (part time/job sharing arrangements available for successful candidate/s), with a salary range between $121,857 - $144,352 (ALB) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrantBentleycampus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre,bus station, accessibleparkingand endless foodoptions including a supermarket.Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job.

• Curtin offersa wide range of generousbenefits, includingadditionalleave, salarypackaging, health and wellbeing services and anarrayofdiscountsfor retail, travel and much more.

For morereasons to work atCurtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Applications close:8:00pm(AWST) on Sunday, 01 November 2026.