Lecturer (Health Sciences), School of Health Sciences

Lecturer (Health Sciences), School of Health Sciences

Fremantle Campus

Part-time opportunity, (0.5 FTE) Continuing contract

Friendly and collaborative environment
Rewarding opportunity
$112,361 pa (level B) + 14.5% superannuation (Pro-rata)

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the school

The School of Health Sciences offers an extensive range of high‑quality, accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to engage students in learning experiences across classroom‑based education through to professional workplace practice.

About the role

This academic position is responsible for the preparation, coordination, and delivery of courses into our new program, the Bachelor of Health Sciences. You will play a key role in shaping the future of this program by contributing to curriculum development, ensuring academic quality and relevance, and supporting student success through pastoral care and academic guidance. Working closely with the Program Coordinator and a multidisciplinary team across campuses, you will be actively involved in the design, implementation, and ongoing review of the program to ensure it meets the highest standards of education and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging teaching activities, including lectures, tutorials, practicals, workshops, fieldwork, and clinical or studio sessions.
Develop and coordinate subjects, including designing curriculum content and learning materials in collaboration with senior staff where required.
Assess and support student learning through marking, feedback, consultations.
Contribute to research and scholarly activities, maintaining professional relevance and advancing discipline knowledge.
Coordinate and contribute to departmental and faculty meetings or committees.
Engage in professional and institutional activities that support program quality, growth, and alignment with academic standards.

Qualifications, skills & experience

A post graduate qualification (or equivalent accreditation, industry experience and professional standing) relevant to the discipline area.
Proven ability to contribute to teaching, research, and/or professional practice.
Demonstrated experience in educational material development, including entry-level, postgraduate, or professional education.
Strong understanding of curriculum delivery, student engagement, and assessment practices in higher education.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to continuous quality improvement and alignment with the values and mission of Notre Dame University.
Proven ability to supervise student research projects and contribute to scholarly and professional activities (desirable).

Benefits

Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
Generous training and development opportunities
Friendly and collaborative working environment

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 02 July 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Robyn Sturdy (Deputy Head of School), Robyn.Sturdy1@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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