Lecturer, Speech Pathology and Clinical Coordinator

Federation University Australia seeks a full-time Lecturer in Speech Pathology and Clinical Coordinator for its Berwick Campus. Responsibilities include developing and teaching Speech Pathology units, supervising students, and coordinating clinical placements. Candidates should have relevant educational and professional experience, be a certified member of Speech Pathology Australia, and demonstrate a commitment to teaching and research. The position emphasizes student-centered learning and community engagement.
Contribute to the development and delivery of Speech Pathology units and clinical placements at our Berwick Campus and other sites.
• Institute of Health and Wellbeing - Berwick, Gippsland or Ballarat Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• Academic Level B - $108,257 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Ranked 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 be committed to delivering student-centred high-quality supervision, learning and teaching experiences, that are closely linked to and reflect contemporary health needs and contexts. You will act as a clinical coordinator as well, contribute to the development and delivery of Speech Pathology units at undergraduate and graduate levels and, the Institutes research course and administrative functions.

You will:
• develop, teach, coordinate and moderate units in speech pathology;
• act as a clinical coordinator
• undertake supervision, teaching and assessment of undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students;
• undertake research activities; and
• supervise students undertaking clinical placement, project units, honours programs and research higher degrees.

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 certified practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia.
• commitment to scholarship and a potential for academic advancement;
• demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching, and clinical educator; and
• previous experience in academic administration, including the administration of units and clinical coordination and clinical coordination (these are preferrable).

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 30 March 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

To view the position description, please visit https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/federation/Federation_Careers

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