Join a university research team ranked in the top 2% worldwide.

Provide outstanding academic leadership in Speech Pathology and make original contributions to research, scholarship and teaching.

A teaching and research academic career pathway.

ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.

Full time, continuing role at our North Sydney campus with some hybrid flexibility.

About the role:

Operating within Speech Pathology (North Sydney), the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology will make significant contributions to the development and implementation of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University by providing theoretical and clinical teaching and research.

The Senior Lecturer will also teach into and/or coordinate units of study within the speech pathology program that align with their experience and expertise and contribute to the leadership of the program's activities (teaching, scholarship, research). And be expected to consult with the Head of School and Assistant Deputy/Deputy Head of School of Allied Health, National Head of Discipline, the Course Coordinators of Speech Pathology on other campuses and other staff as required, to ensure that the delivery of the Speech Pathology curriculum is comprehensively managed.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Michael Reynolds, Deputy Head, School of Allied Health NSW at: [email protected]

What we offer:

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $142,635 - $168,220 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Lecturer - Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Total remuneration valued to $178,414 - $193,705 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $151,018 - $164,087 (pro rata) pa (Senior Lecturer - Academic Level C), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

The level of appointment will be determined based on the level of experience, skills and capability of the successful candidate.

17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.

Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.

As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits of working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

resume (maximum 5 pages).

responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.

brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 24-AUG-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

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ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Position description:

10606691 Lecturer Senior (Speech Pathology) 03 July 2025.pdf