Discipline Lead

Discipline Lead - Speech Pathology, School of Health Sciences
Sydney Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Rewarding opportunity
• Collaborative environment offering career development
• From $165,537 pa (level D % 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

The Discipline Lead – Speech Pathology provides strategic and academic leadership within the National School of Health Sciences, guiding the development and delivery of the Speech Pathology program across campuses. This role is pivotal in shaping the discipline's teaching, research, and community engagement, ensuring alignment with professional standards and accreditation requirements.In addition to overseeing curriculum quality and student experience, the Discipline Lead fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scholarly excellence. As a senior member of the school, the role contributes to strategic planning and governance, supporting the University's mission as a Catholic institution committed to ethical practice, social justice, and the public good.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based curriculum and courses in Speech Pathology Therapy, including lectures, tutorials, clinical sessions, and workshops.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate students, including major research projects, and contribute to the advancement of research within the discipline.
• Conduct and lead discipline-specific research, fostering scholarly activity and collaboration across academic and clinical teams.
• Provide strategic academic leadership, contributing to program planning, accreditation processes, and governance within the School and University.
• Engage in student support activities including consultation, assessment, and fostering a positive learning environment that promotes student success and retention.
• Represent the discipline through active participation in professional networks, industry partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent) in Speech Pathology, or a closely related field, along with Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Extensive knowledge of Speech Pathology theory and practice, including current trends, accreditation standards, and the Australian health sector landscape.
• Proven academic leadership experience, including mentoring staff, managing performance, coordinating programs, and contributing to strategic planning and governance.
• Advanced curriculum development skills, with a strong record of designing and delivering inclusive, evidence-based teaching across various modes (in-person, online, blended).
• Established or emerging research profile, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, project leadership, research funding, and supervision of honours or postgraduate students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams, build collaborative relationships, and represent the discipline internally and externally

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: 22 September 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 Shane Patman,

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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