• Two (2) continuing Level B opportunities 
• Full time salary equating to $120,179 per annum plus 17% super 
• Location choices suited to the Australian coastal lifestyle on the east coast 

About us

Southern Cross University is a young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow. Our game changing new education model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and 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.

For further information, please visit our Southern Cross University, Transforming Tomorrow webpage.

About the opportunity

Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health is seeking two (2) outstanding Lecturers in Sport and Exercise Science. These positions will conduct innovative online and face to face teaching of undergraduate units within the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Completed tertiary studies in  sport, exercise science or closely related area and professional accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia or the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
• Experience with supervising and teaching students in an academic setting
• A strong desire to teach students and support them throughout their placements
• A solid network of sport and exercise science practitioners in SCU’s catchment areas
• A program of research that you are leading in sport and exercise science

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:

• Completed tertiary studies in  sport, exercise science or closely related area and professional accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia or the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
• Experience with supervising and teaching students in an academic setting
• A strong desire to teach students and support them throughout their placements
• A solid network of sport and exercise science practitioners in SCU’s catchment areas
• A program of research that you are leading in sport and exercise science

The University’s values are integrity and collegiality. Alignment with these values, along with the ability to actively contribute to the success of a team, are inherent requirements of the role.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistant programs and professional learning opportunities.

These positions are:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at either Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast or Lismore. Generous relocation support available
• Academic Level B. The base salary ranges from $101,544- $120,179 per annum, plus 17% employers contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $140,609.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and provide responses to the selection criteria in the position description 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 jobs@scu.edu.au

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

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

For more information about the role, please contact:

Name: Dr Chris Stevens, Chair of Discipline (Human Sciences)

Phone: 0411 797 245

Email: christopher.stevens@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 9:00 am AEST, 26 May 2022

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion and aim to ensure equality in the recruitment of our staff. Applications are supported and encouraged from those that bring diversity to the University.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.