Lecturer, Health and Physical Education (Secondary)

Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Academic Level B ($110,868 – $131,659) + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Bundoora campus

About the Role

The Lecturer, Health and Physical Education (Secondary) is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in the Health and Physical Education area and other disciplines related to Teacher Education Programs and at least one other discipline area in education, preferably curriculum and assessment. The successful applicant is also expected to supervise research projects and theses at the postgraduate level in areas related to their areas of expertise, contribute to School, College and University strategic plan targets in research and/or consultancy, and maintain and develop his/her professional standing within the profession or discipline.

The Health and Physical Education team teach across the Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Health, Physical Education and Sport (Secondary) and the Master of Teaching Practice (Primary and Secondary).

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver face to face/ intensive/ fully online Teacher Education Programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.
• Ability to undertake course coordination role.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Teacher Education Programs effectively in primary/middle and/or secondary school settings and contribute to the professional learning of practicing teachers.

Please view position description for further selection criteria

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in a relevant discipline and a recognised teaching qualification together with recent experience appropriate to the Australian Primary and/or Middle and/or Secondary School sector.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Education is one school within the College of Design and Social Context and offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in education, pre-service teacher education, early childhood education, educational research, professional learning and short courses.

The School is committed to teaching, research and engagement that improves the quality of education, work and life for people and systems in formal and informal settings. Collaborating with a variety of partners, we strive to co-create teaching, learning and professional development experiences that are engaging, industry responsive and evidence-informed. The school’s research is innovative, with academic staff and HDR students employing a variety of traditional and cutting-edge methods and theories that contribute to our understanding of education in domestic and international education settings. We examine important educational issues, and work to contribute new insights that will advance equity, excellence and efficiency that benefits individuals and educational organisations in the spirit of reconciliation.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au.

Position Description – Lecturer, Health and Physical Education (Secondary)

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Applications Close:

22 June 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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