Jobs and Careers

• Provide academic leadership in public health education
• Contribute to a collaborative teaching culture
• Full Time, Ongoing role, based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Tasmanian School of Medicine is looking for an experienced Senior Lecturer in Public Health to join the team.

As our new Senior Lecturer, you will provide academic leadership in public health education, curriculum design, and coordination of public health units and courses.

Working closely with the Program Lead, Public Health, you will contribute to a collaborative teaching culture grounded in high‑quality, student‑centred practice. You will also drive partnered, funded research that aligns with UTAS Health’s strategic priorities and strengthens our impact in the community.

You may also provide line management for academic staff within the public health programs, fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where colleagues feel valued, and empowered to contribute to our shared mission.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct high‑quality research with national and growing international impact, secure external competitive funding, publish research findings, and contribute to the supervision of PhD and/or Master’s students.
• Undertake scholarly postgraduate coursework teaching of an exemplary quality, including coordinating units, developing distinctive strategically aligned course and unit content, and assessment support.
• Increasingly provide academic leadership, particularly in fostering outstanding research and/or learning and teaching.
• Build and maintain productive relationships across the University and with relevant local, national, and disciplinary, professional, industry, and community partners.

­What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• A strong and ongoing record of nationally, and ideally internationally, recognised public health research, demonstrated through high‑quality publications, conference presentations, and success in securing competitive external funding.
• Good contributions to successful Research Higher Degree supervision and completions.
• Experience and demonstrated achievement in University-level teaching and learning. 
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and sustaining meaningful collaborations across local and national networks, including academic disciplines, professional sectors, relevant industries, and the broader community.

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 Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience section from the Position Description.
• For further information about this position, please contact Louise Clark, Program Lead, Public Health, on LouiseAnn.Clark@utas.edu.au or 0362264616.
• 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 - 502674 - Senior Lecturer in Public Health.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 12 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.