Senior Lecturer, Speech Pathology

Federation University Australia is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology for a full-time role at their Berwick, Gippsland, or Ballarat campus. Responsibilities include developing and delivering speech pathology units, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, and supervising research projects. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in education and research. The position offers a salary of A$132,169 per year and requires travel between campuses.
Contribute to the development and delivery of speech pathology units at our Berwick, Gippsland or Ballarat campus.
• Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Ballarat, Berwick or Gippsland Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• Academic Level C - $132,169 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 30/03/2025

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 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.

You will:
• 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;
• participate in team projects and various committee meetings; and
• travel between campuses will be required.

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 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 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.

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If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.