Join a Future-Focused University Empowering the Next Generation of Exercise and Sports Science Leaders
Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
Academic B salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role
Are you ready to shape the future of exercise and sport science? Swinburne University of Technology is looking for a passionate and innovative Lecturer to join the School of Health Sciences.

In this role, you’ll teach and help develop our accredited Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science program, which is accredited at the Exercise Scientist (AES) level by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). A key focus will be on our placement program, providing work-integrated learning, and giving students valuable hands-on experience in the industry. You’ll work closely with academic staff to design and deliver engaging lessons across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Your responsibilities will include teaching, course coordination, curriculum development, student support, and research. We value candidates with strong teaching experience, curriculum management skills, industry connections, and a developing research record.

If you’re an enthusiastic educator with strong communication and organisational skills, and you enjoy working in a team, we’d love to hear from you.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
Demonstrated ability to manage curriculum, and high-quality teaching in Exercise and Sport Science.
Ability to deliver a program in work integrated learning (professional practice), working with industry partners and the placement team at Swinburne.
A record of quality research as evidenced by publications and non-traditional research outcomes, with the ability to obtain funding through grants and/or industry collaboration.

Please see the full list within the Position Description.

Qualifications
A doctoral qualification in Exercise and Sport Science. Candidates who may not have PhD but have extensive industry experience are also encouraged to apply.
Accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) as AES is preferred.
A teaching qualification would be advantageous.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Applications Close: Wednesday 11 June 2025, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process.