Lecturer (Speech Pathology)

Opportunita; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 143.000 - 168.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

17% employer superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Flexible work

Descripción de la vacante

Australian Catholic University invites applications for a Lecturer (Speech Pathology) in Melbourne. This part-time, continuing role focuses on developing and delivering units within the Bachelor of Speech Pathology, with emphasis on communication and swallowing disorders.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, evaluation and ongoing curriculum improvement, supervise honours and HDR students and engage with research aligned to ACU priorities.

Formación

• Teaching experience in speech pathology education.
• Experience developing and evaluating curriculum.
• Clinical expertise in communication and swallowing disorders (aphasia, dysphagia, motor speech).

Responsabilidades

• Teach and coordinate units in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.
• Provide theoretical and clinical expertise to education and research.
• Supervise honours and HDR students and align practicum components.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Speech pathology

Research supervision

Curriculum development

Educación

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Descripción del empleo

LecturerActive English Verified Official SourceOpportunity Details# Lecturer (Speech Pathology)Australian Catholic University Melbourne, AustraliaSalary: **AUD 142,635 - 168,287 per year**Application Deadline: **November 10, 2026**Position Type: **Lecturer**Date Posted: **October 27, 2026**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Research Field: **Higher Education & Research**Source details may be limited## Project Description**Campus Location:** Melbourne, AustraliaJob No: APTAV102103#101* Opportunity to make an impact on development, implementation and improvement of the Speech Therapy program* Work alongside motivated colleagues within a highly recognised, innovative national school* ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions* **Part time 24.5 hours/week, continuing opportunity working at Melbourne campus****About the role:**Operating within **Speech Pathology (Melbourne)**, the Lecturer (Speech Pathology) is a teaching or teaching and research focussed role that will make significant contributions to the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology course and provide theoretical and clinical expertise to education, scholarship of learning and teaching, and research. The position will teach and coordinate units of study within the program that align with their experience and expertise with a particular focus on units related to communication and/or swallowing conditions (including aphasia, dysphagia and motor speech conditions). The Lecturer will demonstrate high quality research activities aligned to the national and/or ACU research priorities and supervise honours and higher degree research students. Working closely with academic staff, Deputy Head of School, Head of Discipline, Course Coordinators and other university staff to ensure the academic and practicum components of the Speech Pathology curriculum are aligned to optimise student learning experiences, outcomes and advance the stranding of the program nationally.For full position details, refer to the position description**Contact:**General enquiries can be sent to Tammy Boatman, Deputy Head of School Allied Health (VIC) - National School of Allied Health at: **[e-mail]****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 $142,635 - $168,287 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), 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.* As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the **benefits or working at ACU here.****How to Apply:****Step 1:** Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process**Step 2:** Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:* Resume.* Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.* Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.**Applications close: 10-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/careersACU 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 [e-mail] 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.