Senior Lecturer, Speech Pathology

Federation; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Federation University Australia – Mt Helen and Churchill campuses in Gippsland, Victoria – is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology to contribute to the development and delivery of units at undergraduate and graduate levels. This continuing, full-time appointment is Academic Level C with a salary of AUD 142,267 per year plus up to 17% super.

You will provide leadership in teaching, coordination and moderation of units in speech pathology; supervise research projects; and participate in

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Speech Pathology or equivalent
• Proven teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Strong research track record in speech pathology
• Demonstrated leadership and coordination abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing, teaching, coordinating and moderating speech pathology units
• Undertake teaching and assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Supervise honours and research higher degree projects; participate in team projects and committees

Skills

Doctoral qualification

Teaching experience

Research experience

Leadership

Education

Doctoral qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

## Senior Lecturer, Speech PathologyApply: Mt Helen Campus: Gippsland, Victoria: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 12, 2026 (17 days left to apply): JR101461Contribute to the development and delivery of speech pathology units at our Mt Helen or Churchill campus. • Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Mt Helen or Churchill Campus • x2 Full-time, continuing appointments • Academic Level C - $142,267 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 11/10/2026Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally. With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.**About the role**As an integral member of our team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of units within speech pathology at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the institutes research course and administrative functions.* provide leadership in developing, teaching, coordinating, and moderating units in speech pathology;* undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;* supervise students undertaking project units, honours courses and research higher degrees; and* participate in team projects and various committee meetings. **About you**You will work as part of the Institute’s team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, research and professional experience and seek to embed long and short-term research strategies for the Institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem-solver, who possesses initiative, innovation, and a can-do attitude. You will possess:* A doctoral qualification* a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia or proven eligibility for being a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia;* demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching and learning;* demonstrated record of research at a national level; and* organisational and administrative abilities necessary for coordination and administration of units. **All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC).** *Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply* **How to apply****Please apply by Sunday, 11 October 2026**Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.View position description