Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology

• Full time
• Continuing
• Bundoora Campus
• Level B or Level C Teaching & Research position

About the position

This position will contribute to the design and delivery of the School's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs in Sport and Exercise Science (online, blended and face to face) and conduct research in the discipline. The position requires expertise in Exercise Physiology with the ability to teach in the Master of Exercise Physiology and the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. Accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia or equivalent recognition and experience within the profession is required.

The discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, located at La Trobe's Bundoora campus, sits within the Department of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences. We have undergraduate degree programs in Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Coaching and Development, postgraduate programs in Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Analytics, and research degrees in Honours, Masters and PhD. Our staffing profile, partnerships, the La Trobe Sports Park precinct, and some of the best equipment and facilities in the world, positions La Trobe Sport and Exercise Science as an innovator and leader in the field. La Trobe is ranked inside the top 40 universities in the world for sports-related subjects, our research in human movement and sport science is rated well above world standard (Excellence in Research for Australia assessments), and we are ranked 8th in the global rankings of sport science schools and departments.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Design, coordinate and teach subjects and courses which provide a high-quality learning experience that engages undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students.
• Design innovative and effective curriculum which reflects developing best practice nationally and internationally, utilising various methodologies including online and blended learning.
• Contribute to La Trobe's Scholarship of Teaching (SoLT) and disciplinary teaching pedagogy and research.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to others in subject or course level curriculum design and development and delivery of teaching.
• Conduct and lead innovative and high impact research and produce conference and seminar papers and publications resulting from that research.
• Contribute to building a robust and ambitious research culture within La Trobe.
• Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR), honours and postgraduate students.
• Obtain necessary research funding from contracts/grants/consultancies.
• Contribute to knowledge and knowledge transfer, at a local and/or nationally significant level.
• Represent discipline/program or school at external events.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the discipline of Sport and Exercise Science.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in curriculum development and teaching with a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership at course/program/research group or similar level.
• Ability to encourage intellectual development and career aspirations of students.
• Demonstrated record of achievement as a leading practitioner with a reputation for skills, knowledge and expertise at a state/national level.

Specific skills, knowledge and qualifications required for this position

• Accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia or equivalent recognition and experience within the profession.
• Expertise and relevant teaching and research experience in exercise physiology and related fields (e.g., clinical exercise physiology, clinical practice, exercise prescription for diverse populations, physical activity and health).

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Sunday 7th December 2025

Position Enquiries: Prof Kate Webster, Head of Department, Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences

via email:

Recruitment Enquiries:

Position Descriptions below:

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Level B -  PD - Level-B_TR_SES Exercise

Level C -  Level-C_TR_SES Exercise

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter,
• An up-to-date resume and;
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria 'Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is found in the position description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.