Jobs and Careers

• Be part of dynamic team committed to transforming health outcomes through education
• Preparing health professionals to serve rural and regional communities
• Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

This position involves teaching and coordinating a range of units encompassing pharmacy practice primarily within the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours program. The ideal candidate will embrace contemporary teaching techniques and technology to enhance both online and face-to-face education, particularly in clinical and compounding contexts.

This position is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to transforming health outcomes through education. The University values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all community sectors. Join us in our mission to make a meaningful impact on Tasmania and the world.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Provide high-quality contemporary online and face-to-face teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a commitment to continual improvement in the quality of teaching and the student experience,
• Demonstrate a scholarly approach to teaching and curriculum development, aligning with the University’s quality framework and delivery standards
• Contribution to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community
• Undertake other duties, as assigned by the supervisor. ­

What we’re looking for:

• A research degree (including Honours or Masters or equivalent) in a relevant field is desirable, however exceptions may be made for individuals with extraordinary professional competence, clinical skills, and experience.
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are eligible for registration.
• Pharmacy practice professional experience, particularly in pharmaceutical compounding.
• Clinical expertise with contemporary pharmacy practice knowledge and an ability to contribute to discipline research in the field of pharmacy practice.
• Experience in teaching in the workplace or University-level learning and teaching in online, clinical, and face-to-face environments.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Natalie Cooper, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Natalie.Carswell@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501390 - Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 7 September 2025, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

 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.