About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Health provides an innovative learning environment focused on health needs multidisciplinary client care, disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and collaborating with Indigenous communities to create culturally appropriate care models. If offers a wide range of health-related fields of study, including nursing, midwifery, social work, biomedical science, clinical exercise physiology, diabetes management, naturopathic medicine, and more. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Deliver high quality teaching, educational design, and delivery in line with policies, ensuring a learning-centred approach and incorporating emerging learning technologies across various delivery models.
• Contribute to curriculum development and teaching within relevant disciplines, while engaging in the scholarship of teaching to enhance the student experience and reflect on professional practices
• Support the Faculty’s research profile through publications, grant applications, and active participation in research aligned with priorities, providing leadership and mentoring to early career researchers
• Foster collaboration internally and engage in community and professional activities that enhance the Faculty and University’s reputation, while supporting staff development
• Undertake administration duties, participate in Faculty meetings, and contribute to governance and leadership, including supervising undergraduate honours and HDR students as required.

About you

You will be passionate about student teaching and supporting student learning and have a keen interest in health research. More specifically, you will have:

• A PhD in a relevant area related to Osteopathy
• Ideally 5+ years of professional experience as an Osteopath, with current unrestricted registration with AHPRA. Advanced practitioner titling in Paediatrics, Pain Management, Sports Management, or Exercise-based Rehabilitation
• Proven success in teaching and curriculum development at the tertiary level, with experience in accreditation processes being desirable
• Demonstrated expertise in using contemporary educational technologies for blended and online teaching, including interactive digital content delivery.
• A strong research track record, including publications in high-ranking journals, successful supervision of honours/higher degree research candidates, and leadership in teaching and research collaborations with industry partners.
• Additional Requirement at Level D:
• Successful record of academic leadership, including the ability to lead innovation and inspire excellence amongst colleagues
• Additional Requirement at Level E:
• National contributions and esteem as an Osteopath in Australia, through associations, committees, keynote presentations at conferences, or other
• Demonstrated success in research through successful grant applications
  

Salary and benefits

This is a full-time, continuing position at Academic level C, D, or E based at our Gold Coast campus. Generous relocation support is available. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Academic Level C: $128,427 - $147,663 per annum, plus 17% employers contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $172,765.
• Academic Level D: $161,784 - $177,948 per annum, plus 17% employers contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $208,199.
• Academic Level E: $207,573 per annum, plus 17% employers contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $242,860.

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Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description for the level of the position you are applying for by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.

Closing Date: 11.30pm, 20 April 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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