Lecturer (Student Matters)

Health Sciences Fremantle, Western Australia


Description

Lecturer (Student Matters), School of Health Sciences   
Based on the Fremantle Campus   
Level B, Part-Time (0.5), Continuing
 
  • Friendly and collaborative environment
  • Rewarding opportunity 
  • $105,654 to $125,467 pa + 13.75% superannuation (pro-rata) 

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 National 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.

Responsibilities 
  • Provide expert academic analysis and advice to students regarding academic progression, academic standing and pathways to major/minor/specialisations and pathways to postgraduate degrees within the School
  • Deliver high-quality research-informed teaching into relevant foundational courses within the Programs offered by the School
  • Provide high-level pastoral care and support to students with respect to financial, social, cultural, personal, physical and mental health needs during their studies; and referring appropriately to student services, academic support services and other services offered by the University
  • Provide expert academic advice to Head of School in relation to potential academic integrity/misconduct and other matters such as AHPRA notifications/ fitness to practice
  • Leading and supporting academic research/scholarship projects related to pastoral care and the student experience
  • Meeting regularly with and supporting the Program and Clinical Coordinators and the Head of School in relation to matters regarding student welfare or progress
  • Working with the Indigenous Office to provide targeted and specific academic support, and pastoral care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within the School
  • Participating in information events, orientation, enrolment and other events and functions related to students, academic progress and pastoral care
  • Ensuring coherence in function between Student Matters position on each campus and aligning future direction/strategy for this position across both campuses

ABOUT YOU  

  • Appropriate qualified/registered as a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/Clinical Exercise Physiologist or qualification in a health area related to the School’s programs.
  • Extensive experience in provision of high-quality learning & teaching in a University setting and demonstrated experience with whole of program coordination and associated academic governance
  • Experience in the provision of high-level student support/advice relating to academic progress, clinical education/practicum requirements and professional practice
  • Experience and knowledge in delivery of at least one of the of relevant health-related degrees within the School
  • If applicable, current unrestricted registration with AHPRA
  • Teaching experience, experience in academic governance, experience outside tertiary education, professional contributions and/or technical achievement
  • The capacity to contribute to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation
  • High level excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate with students and staff
  • Well developed research skills and experience
  • Sound judgement and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Strongly committed to and supportive of the Objects of the University

Desirable

  • Experience in teaching / providing student advice and support in a variety of formats, including the effective use of online technologies
  • Postgraduate qualification in University Learning and Teaching
  • Relevant higher degree in field of health related to School programs
 
CONTACT US  
  
For enquiries about the role or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Janette Tam Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]
  
HOW TO APPLY  
 
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.  
  
Applications close 6 May 2024
  
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