Lecturer (Speech Pathology)

University of Southern Queensland; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Queensland seeks a Lecturer (Speech Pathology) to contribute to teaching and developing Speech Pathology education at the Ipswich campus. The role focuses on delivering contemporary, student-centred learning across undergraduate health programs while building industry connections.

You will also develop your research profile with publications, collaborations and external funding, supervise honours and HDR students, and advance interprofessional education and innovative

Qualifications

• A doctoral qualification in Speech Pathology or a closely related discipline, or substantial progress towards completion of a PhD.
• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated expertise in Speech Pathology teaching, professional practice and/or research.
• Experience delivering engaging and contemporary learning experiences that achieve positive outcomes for students.
• An emerging track record of research and/or scholarly activity, including presentations, publications, research collaborations and/or externally funded projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across academic, industry and community settings.
• A commitment to interprofessional education, industry engagement, and excellence in learning and teaching.
• An understanding of, or interest in, Indigenous, regional, rural and remote health, digital health, and innovative practice education models.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate health programs with student-centred approaches.
• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation activities, supervision and learning quality improvements.
• Develop research profile through scholarly activities, publications and external funding.
• Supervise honours and higher degree research students.
• Build relationships with industry, professional bodies and community partners.
• Contribute to interprofessional education and innovative practical education models.
• Support health outcomes improvements for regional, rural and remote communities.

Skills

Speech Pathology teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral qualification in Speech Pathology or equivalent

Job description

University of Southern Queensland – Ipswich QLD

The School of Health, Psychological and Medical Sciences is committed to preparing graduates with the skills, knowledge and professional attributes required to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Through innovative teaching, industry engagement, and impactful research, the School delivers contemporary health education that responds to the needs of regional, rural and metropolitan communities.

As UniSQ continues to strengthen and expand its Allied Health offerings, we are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking academic to join our growing Speech Pathology discipline. Based at our Ipswich campus, you will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of Speech Pathology education while building connections with industry partners, professional bodies, and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a developing discipline, support student success, and advance your academic career through teaching, research and scholarly activities, and professional engagement.

The School of Health, Psychological and Medical Sciences is committed to preparing graduates with the skills, knowledge and professional attributes required to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Through innovative teaching, industry engagement, and impactful research, the School delivers contemporary health education that responds to the needs of regional, rural and metropolitan communities.

As UniSQ continues to strengthen and expand its Allied Health offerings, we are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking academic to join our growing Speech Pathology discipline. Based at our Ipswich campus, you will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of Speech Pathology education while building connections with industry partners, professional bodies, and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a developing discipline, support student success, and advance your academic career through teaching, research and scholarly activities, and professional engagement.

Who you are

You are an enthusiastic and collaborative Speech Pathologist who is passionate about developing the next generation of practitioners. Whether you are an early career researcher seeking to build your academic profile or an experienced clinician looking to transition into academia, you bring a commitment to evidence-based practice, student-centred learning, and improving health outcomes through education and research.

You thrive in a collegial environment, enjoy working across disciplines, and are motivated by opportunities to contribute to teaching innovation, practice education, research excellence and professional engagement. You value meaningful partnerships and recognise the importance of addressing the unique healthcare needs of regional, rural, and remote communities.

What you'll do

As a Lecturer (Speech Pathology), you will make a significant contribution to the delivery and development of Speech Pathology education at UniSQ. You will engage in teaching activities across undergraduate health programs, framed by compassionate care and incorporating contemporary and engaging approaches that support student success and graduate employability.

Working with colleagues across the School, you will contribute to curriculum development, accreditation activities, student supervision, and the ongoing enhancement of learning and teaching quality. You will also develop your research profile through scholarly activities, publications, research collaborations and the pursuit of external funding opportunities aligned with School and University priorities.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Deliver high-quality teaching using contemporary and student-centred approaches.
• Contribute to the growth and ongoing development of Speech Pathology and related health programs.
• Contribute to the Speech Pathology practice education program
• Develop a research and/or scholarship of learning and teaching program that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in Speech Pathology and allied health.
• Supervise honours and higher degree research students.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, professional bodies and community partners.
• Contribute to interprofessional education initiatives and innovative models of practical education and placement delivery.
• Support the University's commitment to improving health outcomes across regional, rural and remote communities.

Appointment may be made at one of the following profiles depending on your qualifications, experience, and career aspirations:

• Lecturer (Teaching and Research)
• Lecturer (Education Specialist)

What will help you succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A doctoral qualification in Speech Pathology or a closely related discipline, or substantial progress towards completion of a PhD.
• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated expertise in Speech Pathology teaching, professional practice and/or research.
• Experience delivering engaging and contemporary learning experiences that achieve positive outcomes for students.
• An emerging track record of research and/or scholarly activity, including presentations, publications, research collaborations and/or externally funded projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across academic, industry and community settings.
• A commitment to interprofessional education, industry engagement, and excellence in learning and teaching.
• An understanding of, or interest in, Indigenous, regional, rural and remote health, digital health, and innovative practice education models.

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Elizabeth Cardell, Head of School and Dean (Health, Psychological and Medical Sciences) via ***************@unisq.edu.au.

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026-2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia's most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0155_08/26

Location: Ipswich Campus

Term: Full-time, Continuing appointment (37.5 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $137,920.92 to $163,017.48 (includes salary range of $116,315.34 to $137,480.48 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.