At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and develop the Speech Pathology program while conducting impactful research.
- 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 professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference 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 with a particular focus 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, outcomes and advance the standing of the program nationally.
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), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- 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.
- As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: 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: Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Located in Blacktown, NSW, ACU provides generous benefits such as 17% employer superannuation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for academic leadership in a university renowned for its research excellence. Join a community of motivated colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of nursing education and making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
Australian Catholic University Recruitment Team
