School of Science and Technology

• Continuing, full-time position
• $100,535 to $119,151 per annum (Level B)
• Plus 17% employer superannuation. Salary packaging options are available.
• Relocation assistance provided
• Applicants must have ongoing full-time work rights (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position)

UNE is a regionally based, globally networked university that is renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education. Currently there are over 26,000 students (84% of whom are distance/online students) and approximately 1,200 academic and general staff. 

The UNE decadal strategic plan, Future Fit 2021-2030, has been developed to guide the University to deliver on its enduring vision to support the aspirations of individuals in communities, and communities within regions, in a digital age. 

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law (SABL) is an innovative collaboration of scientists, researchers, and academics designed to deliver outstanding education and practical learning. The Faculty consists of over 700 staff and postgraduate students with international reach and active industry collaborations with partners across Asia, the Indo-Pacific and Africa. Teaching and learning in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Biomedical Science, Science and Technology, Economics, Business and Law enable unique opportunities to build both deep domain-specific and broad trans-disciplinary knowledge; consolidate real-world experience with higher-education skills, and extend undergraduate expertise with globally recognised discipline mastery that accelerates careers and demonstrates value in an ever-changing world.

The Faculty’s vision, mission and aspirations are outlined in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law Strategic Plan 2019-2025.

About the School

The School of Science and Technology comprises subject disciplines including Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Physics and Electronics, Exercise and Sport Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. The School conducts teaching and research through an exciting range of undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate courses and research degrees by dissertation within these disciplines. These courses are offered via on campus and flexible online education modes. Additionally, the research performance of a number of our disciplines was assessed at 'well above world standard' in the 2018 ERA ratings for research excellence.

About you

If you are an accredited Exercise Physiologist with experience in cancer and/or musculoskeletal rehabilitation and have a relevant PhD (or be near completion) we would be interested in hearing from you. Within this role you will develop and teach high quality programs of study within the Exercise and Sports Science discipline, be active in research, student supervision and attracting external funding and contribute to the continued development of the programs offered by the Discipline. Current accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) including clinical experience and a willingness to maintain clinical practice is essential.

Skills & Experience

You will hold a research higher degree at doctoral level (or near completion) in a relevant area of Clinical Exercise Physiology, preferably in cancer and/or musculoskeletal rehabilitation and current accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) with clinical experience including a willingness to maintain clinical practice.

Enquiries and additionaliInformation

Informal enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Phillip Fourie, Interim Head, School of Science and Technology. Email: st-sabl@une.edu.au

For further information about the School visit une.edu.au/science-technology

Closing Date:   Midnight, Sunday 24 October 2021

Reference No:   221234

To Apply

Please submit the following documents by clicking the Apply Now button below.  Your application should be comprised of:

1. 1-2 page cover letter clearly outlining your strengths and qualifications and why you are interested in the role at UNE;
2. A current resume containing details of 3 referees. At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past 2 years as your manager or supervisor;
3. Responses to either Level B selection criteria below explaining how you best meet these requirements. Your examples should be based on previous performance/experience and you should clearly explain your level of involvement in the example activity, what you have done, how, why, with whom and what the outcomes were.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Information Booklet below. In preparing your application you should also refer to the attributes described in the UNE Core Capability Framework attached

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

About Armidale

Living in Armidale you will experience the best of both city and rural living. Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with access to top sporting facilities and cultural delights. You can live in the heart of Armidale or experience the tranquillity of the New England on a rural property. For recreation and fieldwork, Armidale has a wide range of coastal, montane, tableland, inland, subtropical, temperate and semiarid wilderness and natural environments all within two to three hours’ drive.

To find out more, visit: www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au and/or www.experiencethehighs.com.au/

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures. As a University committed to engaging a diverse workforce, UNE encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.