Lecturer, Exercise Science

Contribute to the development and delivery of exercise physiology and prescription units at our campuses.
• Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Ballarat, Berwick or Churchill Campus
• Part-time (0.6), fixed-term appointment until November 2026
• Academic Level A6 - $99,395 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 15/02/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As an integral member of our team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of units within exercise physiology and prescription at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the Institutes research course and administrative functions.

You will:

• undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;

• develop, teach and moderate units;

• undertake research activities; and

• perform full unit coordination duties.
   

About you

You will work as part of the Institute’s team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, research and professional experience and seek to embed long and short-term research strategies for the Institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem-solver, who possesses initiative, innovation and a can-do attitude.
 

You will possess:

• lecturing and tutoring experience in the area of exercise science;

• a capacity to teach units in exercise physiology, exercise prescription and programming;

• a preparedness to undertake postgraduate studies in exercise science; and

• excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills and an ability to relate well to students.
   

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to the key selection criteria.

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