Senior Lecturer in Leadership (Health and Human Services)

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• Lead postgraduate leadership education in health and human services
• Influence curriculum, industry engagement and future leaders
• Full-time, ongoing role, based in Hobart - part-time and research fraction considered

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a teaching-focused Senior Lecturer to play a key role in delivering and shaping postgraduate Leadership (Health and Human Services) programs at the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master's levels. Working closely with the Program Lead, the successful candidate will provide outstanding learning experiences for students, contribute to curriculum design and continuous improvement, and lead quality assurance activities to ensure courses meet university and national professional standards. The role also involves collaborating with academic colleagues to deliver innovative, place-based education, with opportunities to coordinate courses and provide leadership and support to academic staff. While primarily teaching-focused, the position may also offer scope for a research component and flexible employment arrangements where appropriate.

Accountabilities and Outcomes:

• Deliver exceptional postgraduate teaching and learning experiences across Leadership (Health and Human Services) programs.
• Lead the design, coordination and continuous improvement of contemporary, high-quality curriculum and assessment.
• Drive course quality and innovation through evidence-based improvements informed by student feedback, outcomes and industry developments.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with health sector stakeholders, including the Tasmanian Department of Health, to ensure programs remain relevant and impactful.
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship that supports staff wellbeing, collaboration and excellence in teaching.

Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience and demonstrated excellence in achievement in University-level teaching and learning. 
• A record of contributing effectively to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
• Substantial evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, with a record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry, and the wider community.
• Extensive relevant Health and Human Services sector experience.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level C and will have a total remuneration package of up to $184,076 comprising base salary within the range of $138,536 to $157,330 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Nicola Stephens, Director Postgraduate Programs Nicola.Stephens@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 504056 - Senior Lecturer in Leadership (Health and Human Services).pdf

Applications close Monday, 7 September 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.