Jobs and Careers

• Coordinate, develop and teach high-quality coursework
• Effectively contribute to research into the prevention and management of chronic diseases
• Full time, ongoing role located in Launceston (relocation allowance may be considered for the ideal candidate)

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Health and Biomedical Sciences to join the multidisciplinary School of Health Sciences. The teaching activity for this role will focus primarily on Laboratory Medicine subject areas with some engagement in other biomedical science areas as required. The incumbent will be expected to undertake teaching and administrative duties in the School related to health and biomedical science units at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of teaching materials and student assessment utilising emerging technologies. Delivery of the course requires maintenance of close partnerships with industry, government agencies, health and education sectors, and cross-Academic Unit expertise in a key discipline area such as anatomical pathology or similar.

The appointee will also contribute effectively to the research efforts of the School in the areas of improving “healthspan” and the prevention and management of chronic diseases with specific focus on cardiovascular and/or cardiometabolic health or neurodegenerative disease. An important responsibility of this position is to lead new research initiatives support the research capacity building in health and biomedical science in Launceston, and the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree students.

What you’ll do:

• Scholarly coursework teaching, unit coordination, development of teaching materials, and assessment.
• Lead and publish high-quality research and secure research funding.
• Facilitate and lead quality work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences for students.
• Successfully supervise research higher degree students to completion.
• Develop and maintain productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally.

­What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in university level curriculum development and high-quality coursework learning & teaching.
• Experience in facilitating quality work-integrated learning for students.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• A record of internationally recognised biomedical science research.
• Expertise in anatomical pathology and a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• A current driver’s license.

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 the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria outlined below:
    • Extensive experience in university level curriculum development and high-quality coursework learning & teaching.
    • Experience in facilitating quality work-integrated learning for students.
    • Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
    • A record of internationally recognised biomedical science research.
    • Expertise in anatomical pathology and a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
    • A current driver’s license.
• Please be aware of the broader list of personal attributes; core capabilities; and role specific skills, knowledge and experience listed in the Position Description. These criteria will be explored further with shortlisted applicants.
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Nuala Byrne, Head, School of Health Sciences, nuala.byrne@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 - 502129 - Senior Lecturer Health and Biomedical Sciences.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 15 February 2026, 11.55pm

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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.