Lecturer (Exercise & Sports Science)

Lecturer (Exercise & Sports Science), School of Health Sciences
Fremantle Office
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Rewarding opportunity
• Collaborative environment offering career development
• $112,361 pa (level B % superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our 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 an extensive range of quality accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to engage students from learning opportunities in class through to professional workplace experience.
 
About the role

This position reports to the Head of Discipline Exercise & Sport Science in the School of Health Sciences and is located on the Fremantle campus. The role comprises of course writing, teaching and research within the field of Exercise and Sport Science, specifically in the domains of Exercise Physiology, Human Anatomy and Biomechanics with the applicant having experience with course writing and delivery.Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching in Exercise and Sport Science, informed by current research and incorporating innovative online learning activities and assessments to promote student engagement and wellbeing.
• Develop and deliver course content across multiple disciplines within Exercise and Sport Science, ensuring academic excellence and relevance to industry standards.
• Maintain active involvement in professional practice, including current registration or eligibility for registration with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES).
• Support the School's initiatives in marketing, student recruitment, enrolment processes, and course orientation activities.
• Undertake academic and administrative duties related to course delivery, student support, and assessment management.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Strong commitment to and alignment with the Objects of the University.
• Currently hold or are pursuing a PhD in Exercise and Sport Science, with registration as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) through Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching and curriculum development within Exercise and Sports Science.
• Proven record of high-level academic teaching performance.
• Ability to integrate industry experience into academic teaching and research.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage diverse academic responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in curriculum development and teaching in Exercise Physiology, Human Anatomy, and Biomechanics (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: 26 October 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Haritha Garlapati,

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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