At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and develop the Speech Pathology program while mentoring students.
- Company: Join ACU, a leading university committed to excellence and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, generous leave, and 17% superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for research and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in students' lives and advance your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have expertise in Speech Pathology and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 120529 - 142305 $ per year.
Opportunity to make an impact on development, implementation and improvement of the Speech Therapy program.
Work alongside motivated colleagues within a highly recognised, innovative national school.
ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
Part time 24.5 hours/week, continuing opportunity working at Melbourne campus.
About the role:
- Operating within Speech Pathology (Melbourne), the Lecturer (Speech Pathology) is a teaching or teaching and research focussed role that will make significant contributions to the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology course.
- Provide theoretical and clinical expertise to education, scholarship of learning and teaching, and research.
- Teach and coordinate units of study within the program that align with their experience and expertise, focusing on units related to communication and/or swallowing conditions (including aphasia, dysphagia and motor speech conditions).
- Demonstrate high quality research activities aligned to the national and/or ACU research priorities and supervise honours and higher degree research students.
- Work closely with academic staff, Deputy Head of School, Head of Discipline, Course Coordinators and other university staff to ensure the academic and practicum components of the Speech Pathology curriculum are aligned to optimise student learning experiences and outcomes.
What we offer:
- Total remuneration valued to $142,635 - $168,287 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B).
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- Access to generous benefits which include flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Applications close: 10-NOV-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential.
ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.
Lecturer (Speech Pathology) employer: Aurion
At Aurion, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Payroll Consultant in our Managed Payroll Services team, you'll benefit from competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and ample career growth opportunities within a trusted Australian brand. Located in the heart of Milton, our newly refurbished office is just a short walk from public transport, making it easy to connect with colleagues and participate in regular social events that enhance team spirit.
