Senior Lecturer

Overview

Senior Lecturer (Clinical Exercise Physiology), School of Health Sciences – Fremantle campus. Full-time opportunity, continuing contract. Salary from $137,639 per annum (level C) plus 14.5% superannuation.

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic university with over 1,000 permanent staff and more than 12,000 students across Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the school

The School of Health Sciences offers a wide range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to engage students from class learning to professional workplace experience.

About the role

This position reports to the Discipline Head of Exercise and Sport Science within the School of Health Sciences and is based at the Fremantle campus. The role involves teaching across Sport and Exercise Science with a particular emphasis on Clinical Exercise Physiology. Applicants should have a strong background in Clinical Exercise Physiology to support their contributions to this area.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver high quality, research-informed teaching in Sport and Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology, using innovative blended learning approaches and assessments to enhance student engagement and satisfaction.
- Maintain professional accreditation and active involvement in the field as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
- Collaborate with the Practicum Coordinator to identify and support practicum opportunities for undergraduate Clinical Exercise Physiology students.
- Contribute to student recruitment and engagement activities, including marketing, enrolment, and orientation events.
- Undertake administrative and course-related responsibilities to support effective program delivery.

Qualifications, skills & experience

- Strong commitment to and alignment with the Objects of the University.
- PhD in Sport and Exercise Science or Clinical Exercise Physiology, and registration with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).
- Experience in clinical practice as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching and curriculum development in Exercise and Sports Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology.
- Proven academic teaching excellence, with the ability to integrate industry experience into teaching and research.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage academic responsibilities and meet deadlines; experience in cardiorespiratory exercise rehabilitation and exercise oncology is desirable.

Benefits

- Fast-paced environment with opportunity for professional growth.
- Generous training and development opportunities.
- Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications closing date: 12 October 2025.

For further information on how to apply, please refer to the Notre Dame website.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. The University seeks to increase workforce diversity to improve equal opportunity outcomes for staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Haritha Garlapati, Haritha.garlapati@nd.edu.au.

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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