"Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology"

• Lead innovative Anatomy and Physiology education at scale
• Drive curriculum design and shape learning across multiple health disciplines
• Join a collaborative academic team creating real impact

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

As a Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology within the Faculty of Health, you will be central to shaping and delivering foundational units that engage more than 1,300 students annually across multiple health disciplines. This is a high impact teaching role with strong influence over curriculum design, student experience and academic quality.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering engaging, contemporary high-quality teaching in anatomy and physiology across face-to-face, blended and online modes, supporting diverse cohorts of students.
• Leading curriculum design and renewal, including the redesign, evaluation and continuous improvement of units and learning resources.
• Embedding innovative digital and learning technologies, including contemporary tools and platforms (e.g. augmented and immersive learning approaches) to enhance the student experience.
• Contributing to a collaborative academic culture, working closely with colleagues, supporting sessional staff, and engaging in scholarship, service and professional activities.

What you will bring

You are a passionate, organised and collaborative academic who thrives in high-impact teaching environments. You enjoy working with large and diverse student cohorts, embrace innovation in learning design, and value strong collegial relationships.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A PhD, or considerable progress towards completion of your PhD, in a related discipline
• Strong capability with educational technologies and digital teaching tools or a willingness to learn
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching anatomy and physiology in a contemporary university setting
• Experience in curriculum design, implementation and evaluation that improves student learning outcomes
• Adaptability to teach and manage large, multi-disciplinary student cohorts

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, Lismore, NSW 2480 or Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities.
• ACAD Level B. The base salary ranges from $114,482 - $135,392 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $158,409.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience.  If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Associate Professor Nicola Whiteing, Chair of Discipline Allied Health, Midwifery and Community

Phone: 0447 277 544

Email: nicola.whiteing@scu.edu.au

Applications close 11.30pm AEDT 05 February 2026

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