Who we are:
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
A progressive university, we ground our studies in industry. Expert academics bring their insights into the classroom, with a range of assessment types that aim to be authentic and informed by industry needs. Bridging the gap between study and work, our educators prepare students for career success and connect them with future employers. Building relevant skills, experience and networks from day one, students don’t just learn about their industry, they live it.
What’s the job?
Reporting to the Program Director for Physical Health, the Senior Learning Facilitator/ Lecturer is primarily a teaching role, however responsibilities include coordinating the quality delivery of academic subjects or programs, and leading specialist academic projects. It may also require the individual to contribute to the institution through research, industry engagement and mentoring other academic staff.
We are looking a passionate, experienced, and qualified health profession to join our Faculty of Health Sciences teaching in our Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) and aligned programs. Successful candidates will have extensive musculoskeletal pain and injury management experience in an allied health discipline such as myotherapy, physiotherapy, osteopathy or similar.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, delivering and assessing subjects as allocated. Lecturers work to ensure students are provided with the best opportunity to attain learning outcomes and satisfactorily complete their assessment tasks. Senior lecturers drive course review initiatives, including validation and moderation activities and are required to be available to provide student support outside of timetabled class hours.

Day-to-day accountabilities:

• Deliver lectures, seminars, workshops/practical sessions and tutorials, both online and on campus using innovative learning and teaching practices
• Coordinates a range of subjects, driving quality initiatives and course review strategy
• Mentoring and support to casual academic staff
• Prepare, review and update teaching in response to quality measures
• Draft, review and update assessment tools, set and mark assessments and examination papers where needed
• Conduct student assessment and ensure academic processes are adhered to
• Assess student submissions throughout the study period providing good quality feedback in keeping with policy
• Determine the final result for each student and submit the results to the Program Director in the required format by the results deadline in preparation for the exam committee
• Participate in validation and moderation activities as requested by the Program Director
• Identify students who are at risk of failing a subject, whether for personal or academic reasons, and make the appropriate referral to Program Director, Success Coach, Language/Academic Skills support staff

This is a permanent position (0.7 FTE to full time hours to be negotiated), based at our Melbourne campus, with flexible working from home opportunities.

Who you are?

• Preference for a PhD or equivalent or evidence of substantial educational or discipline leadership - Masters with significant industry experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in student-centred higher education teaching and the ability to work within a professional and motivated academic team
• Experience in an allied health discipline (i.e. Myotherapy, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Pain Management, or equivalent)
• Membership of a relevant professional association
• Additional qualification or professional development in Learning & Teaching preferred
• Sound understanding of current scholarship and/or professional practice in the discipline area
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute to the academic and administrative environment of the faculty
• Have the ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced Higher Education institution
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant TEQSA standards, National Code 2007 & ESOS;

Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000 + staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are a private, for-profit university with a robust research agenda as well as social impact initiatives focused on making the world a better place. We encourage meaningful work from our academics that contributes to our overall mission.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Our culture
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements (hours and ways of working will vary from role to role) that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.
What we offer:

We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:

• a positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset
• belonging to a team of researchers making a difference to society
• building on an academic culture connected to industry and community
• opportunities to innovate across teaching and research
• access to internal opportunities that promote professional growth
• flexible working arrangements

Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at
Maur.Bell@torrens.edu.au
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit
https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog
We’d love to hear from you.
Applications close: 17th June 2025
Job reference: R27360
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at
yourcareer@torrens.edu.au
About Us
As the country’s newest and fastest-
growing university, Torrens
University Australia brings a fresh
approach to higher education.
Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business.
We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.
https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/careers-with-us

Please refer the Job description for details