Lecturer, Sport and Exercise Science (TF)

Comunidad Lift; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer contributed superannution

Private Health Insurance discount

Job summary

La Trobe University’s School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport invites applications for a teaching-focused academic position based at the Bundoora Campus. The appointee will contribute to teaching across Sport and Exercise Science programs, with capacity to deliver across areas including Physical Activity and Health, Growth and Development, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Analytics.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or nearing completion) in Sport and Exercise Science,

Qualifications

• PhD or PhD near completion in Sport and Exercise Science or related discipline.
• Ability to teach and lead curriculum design in sport science and health.
• Excellence in teaching delivery and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the School’s Sport and Exercise Science programs across multiple disciplines.
• Lead curriculum design and course delivery.
• Engage with students from diverse backgrounds to support learning.

Skills

Curriculum design leadership

Effective teaching

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD (or near completion)

Job description

About the position

The School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport offers a range of general and specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are rigorous and attuned to meeting the needs of students in ensuring their readiness to work in changing environments. The School comprises three Departments and 10 disciplines and has an outstanding reputation for research excellence, research translation and for building strong relationships with industry partners.

• Full Time
• Fixed Term until 19/11/27
• Position based at Bundoora Campus
• Salary range $118,530 – $139,974 plus 17% superannuation

This position is for a teaching focused academic to contribute to teaching across the School’s Sport and Exercise Science programs The successful applicant will have broad expertise in Sport and Exercise Science and the capacity to deliver across a range of discipline areas and degree programs, including but not limited to Physical Activity and Health, Growth and Development, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Analytics. Applicants are expected to demonstrate knowledge and experience in general sports science teaching and delivery.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• PhD or PhD close to completion, appropriate for the discipline of Sport and Exercise Science and the advertised role.


• Ability to teach and lead curriculum design in areas related to general sport science, physical activity and health.


• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching delivery and engagement in curriculum development, with a commitment to excellence in teaching.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.


• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a co-operative and collegial manner.

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation


• Private Health Insurance discount


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Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 15th November 2026

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities.Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.