Lecturer Health and Physical Education

Role type: Full time; Fixed term to 30 November 2027
Faculty: Education
Department/School:  School of Education and Society
Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Advance excellence in teaching, research, and leadership within the Health, Outdoor, Physical Education and Sport disciplines, contributing meaningfully to both the Faculty of Education and broader academic community. 

• Engage with innovative pedagogies and interdisciplinary scholarship, and shape the future of education in a dynamic and supportive environment. 

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. 

The University of Melbourne 
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Your next career opportunity 
You will be a member of an academic team within the Health, Outdoor, Physical Education and Sport (HOPES) specialisation in the Faculty of Education, and play a pivotal role in advancing teaching, scholarship, engagement, and leadership while also contributing more broadly to the fields of teaching and teacher education. You will coordinate and deliver subjects at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular emphasis on the Faculty of Education’s undergraduate breadth subjects and graduate initial teacher education programmes.

What you will deliver: 

• Preparing and delivering diverse teaching modalities, developing and reviewing curricula, and coordinating subject administration including supervision of sessional staff. 

• Assessing student progress through timely feedback, marking, moderation, supporting practical application of theory, and monitoring teaching quality for continuous improvement. 

• Conducting and disseminating scholarship in the Health, Outdoor, Physical Education and Sport (HOPES) field, securing research funding, supervising graduate research students, and engaging in national and international academic forums. 

• Providing leadership through contributing to professional development, participating in faculty and university committees, supporting colleagues, and engaging with relevant professional and community organisations. 

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Hold a PhD or research doctorate relevant to the Health, Outdoor, Physical Education and Sport (HOPES) specialist area with a focus on education and teaching. 

• Demonstrate experience in course or subject development, subject coordination, and providing specialised support to students on placement. 

• Maintain a developing research profile with a strong record of publications in leading academic outlets and the ability to contribute to research funding and supervision of graduate research students. 

• Possess proficiency in digital literacy and familiarity with contemporary digital pedagogies to support innovative research, learning, and teaching practices. 

For further information please refer to the attached PD. 

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: 

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education (FoE) fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. Faculty of Education stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future. 

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact John Quay at jquay@unimelb.edu.au.
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description: JR-019063_Lecturer, Health and Physical Education_PD.docx