"Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Paramedicine"

Reference no: 498678

Work type: Continuing - Full Time

Location: Bathurst, Port Macquarie

Categories: Academic - Teaching Focussed, Health Services

• First in Australia to offer a Bachelor of Paramedicine – lead the way
• Access to continuing education, leadership pathways, and academic support
• Prepare future health professionals for work in regional, rural and remote practice

The role

• Full Time, Continuing (2 x positions available) - based on campus, Bathurst
• 12 month Fixed term (1 x position) for leave coverage - based on campus, Port Macquarie
• Level A - $80,046 to $108,204 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation) 

We are currently seeking a registered paramedic with relevant clinical and/or industry experience to deliver learning and teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

You will be teaching into the paramedicine program that includes the Bachelor of Paramedicine, Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours), Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine), Post Graduate Certificate in Paramedicine (with specialisations), Graduate Diploma in Paramedicine (with specialisations) and the Master of Paramedicine (with specialisations).

You will focus on supporting learning and teaching requirements and supporting students by providing feedback and guidance that achieves expected learning outcomes, encourages self-reflection and enhances the overall learning experience.

A Working With Children Check (WWCC) and current registration as a paramedic with the Paramedicine Board of Australia are essential requirements for this role.

This position is required for on-campus teaching and as such remote work options are not available. Generous assistance is available to help you relocate to Bathurst to take up this opportunity.

We also invite applications from suitably qualified candidates seeking a fixed-term academic opportunities in paramedicine to support staff leave/ secondment coverage

About you

• A qualification relevant to paramedicine or equivalent including clinical experience appropriate to the level being applied for.
• Current registration as a paramedic with the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
• Evidence of and a demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high quality student centred learning and teaching. 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of paramedicine gained through industry experience and/or scholarly activities or similar.  
• Masters qualification or experience in an ICP/ECP/CCP role is highly desirable (not-essential)

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.

Learn more about the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position descriptions below:

• Level A - Position Description - Associate Lecturer in Paramedicine
• Level B - Position Description - Lecturer in Paramedicine

or by contacting:

Associate Professor Simon Sawyer | Associate Head (Staff Supervision and Development) - Paramedicine | sisawyer@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6582 9326

Closing Date: 11pm, 8 March 2026 

Advertised: 13 Feb 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 08 Mar 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time