Jobs and Careers

• Deliver high‑quality teaching and impactful public health research
• Build engagement with the community and government
• Part time (0.2FTE), ongoing role, based in Hobart

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Health and Society within the Tasmanian School of Medicine. The role focuses on delivery and assessment of the Australian Medical Council Health and Society Domain, particularly in Year 3 of the Medicine Program (BMedScMD), including social and public health, evidence‑based practice, and research methods. The position involves high‑quality online and face‑to‑face teaching, community and government engagement, and contributing to the University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, while working closely with the Domain Lead and academic colleagues to deliver socially accountable medical education across Tasmania.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing, secure funding, publish research findings and successfully supervise research higher degree students.
• Undertake scholarly undergraduate coursework teaching of a high quality.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally.

­What we’re looking for:

 Appointment at Level B:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• A good record in, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national and preferably international recognition and contributions to public health.
• Experience in University-level teaching and learning.
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession and wider community.
• Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration or willingness to obtain.

Appointment at Level C:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• A strong record in, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national and preferably international recognition and made notable contributions to the field of public health.
• Success in securing external competitive and other funding.
• Experience and demonstrated 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 and wider community.
• Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration or willingness to obtain.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level C and will have a total remuneration package of up to $184,076 pro rata comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $157,330 pro rata 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 Kate Macintyre, Public Health Academic Lead at: kate.macintyre@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 - 502818 - Lecturer in Health and Society - Level B.pdf

 Position Description - 502818 - Senior Lecturer in Health and Society - Level C.pdf

Applications close Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 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.