School Outreach Specialist (Health and Movement Science)

School of Science and Technology

Full-time, 12 Month Fixed-term Appointment

$98,632 to $110,433 per annum (HEO7)

Plus 17% employer superannuation

Salary packaging options are available

5 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum

Tamworth based role

Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position

About the role

Based in Tamworth, this School Outreach Specialist (full-time, 12 month fixed-term) position places regional outreach, community engagement, and knowledge translation at the heart of its purpose. You will lead and support Health and Movement Science (HMS) initiatives in primary and secondary schools, collaborating with local teachers, education networks, sporting bodies, and health providers to deliver high-impact, curriculum-aligned outreach programs. These initiatives aim to enrich movement education, enhance student learning, and strengthen UNE’s presence across regional and rural communities.

In addition to your outreach responsibilities, you will contribute to the development of evidence-informed resources and programs that support UNE’s teaching and community engagement objectives. This includes designing learning modules, outreach activities, and engagement resources that align with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) professional standards, ensuring they are relevant, accessible, and impactful for schools and community partners.

This role offers a unique opportunity to embed authentic, community-based experiences into UNE’s broader Exercise and Sports Science initiatives while fostering pathways for student involvement through outreach and engagement projects. By connecting school outreach with the University’s regional mission, you will help extend UNE’s role as a leader in education, health, and sport across northern NSW.

Ultimately, this position supports UNE’s mission to deliver inclusive, high-quality education while deepening engagement with the schools, communities, and industries that shape our regional future.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong background in exercise and sports science, clinical exercise physiology, nutrition, education, or a related discipline, combined with the ability to translate this expertise into meaningful school and community engagement. You will be experienced in designing, delivering, and evaluating outreach initiatives that enrich curriculum and enhance student learning, particularly within regional and rural contexts. Your excellent communication and relationship-building skills will enable you to foster productive partnerships with schools, sporting bodies, and health providers, while your organisational and project management capabilities will ensure the effective coordination of outreach activities and events. You will demonstrate a commitment to scholarly engagement through the development of evidence-informed resources, reports, and presentations that extend the impact of UNE’s regional mission. Highly collaborative and adaptable, you will thrive in working across diverse education and community settings, contributing to a culture of inclusion, innovation, and service.

About the School

The School of Science and Technology at the University of New England is a dynamic academic hub committed to excellence in teaching, research, and regional engagement. Within the School, the Exercise and Sports Science team delivers accredited courses that prepare graduates for careers in health, sport, and clinical exercise physiology.

Enquiries and additional information

To discuss this role please contact Associate Professor Robert Crowther phone: [0439892719], email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 30 October 2025

Reference No: 225148

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une to view the position statement for this role and other career opportunities at UNE.

To Apply

Submit your application through www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une and refer to vacancy ref 225148.

Your application should be comprised of:

i. Covering letter;

ii. Responses to selection criteria (located in the position statement);

iii. Current CV.

Current UNE Staff: In taking up this appointment, the appointee will need to seek approval from the Head of Cost Centre to be released from their substantive position for the duration of the secondment.

About Tamworth

Tamworth is the third-largest inland city in NSW. Located around 400km north-west of Sydney, Tamworth is a thriving cosmopolitan centre, known internationally for its annual Country Music Festival. Tamworth and the surrounding region is home to a diversity of industries, educational and sporting facilities, and cultural activities. To find out more, https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/tamworth-area .

Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

UNE is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ people.

About Our Process

At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement. Please visit our Privacy Statement to understand how your information is collected, stored, accessed and used.

National Police Check

If you are the successful candidate for this role you will be required to provide UNE with a National Police Check prior to your commencement. Please note that people with criminal records are NOT automatically barred from applying for this position (unless there is a particular requirement under law).