JR0000016644

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Academic Level B | $115,871 - $137,122 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
• View Position Description

College of Health and Enablement

At the College of Health and Enablement, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.

About the Role

The Lecturer (Teaching Specialist) will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across the topics in the College of Health and Enablement, specifically with a focus on the area of Digital Health. The incumbent will be responsible for making an independent contribution to teaching and the scholarship of teaching using innovations in practices and technologies to deliver excellence in teaching. The role will contribute to the planning and evaluation of these topics, undertaking the role of Topic Coordinator as required.

Please refer to the attached position description, for a full list of roles and responsibilities.

About You

You are an experienced and reflective tertiary educator with a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student success, and professional practice. You hold and maintain current membership with a relevant professional association and bring substantial experience in higher education teaching and learning environments.

You have demonstrated success in the design, delivery, and evaluation of innovative teaching and learning strategies, including contemporary approaches to student assessment that enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Your practice is informed by reflection, continuous improvement, and a clear understanding of the relationship between teaching, research, scholarship, and professional practice.

With excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, you have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and industry stakeholders. You thrive in collaborative environments and contribute positively to academic communities through professionalism, initiative, and a student-centred approach to education.

The ideal candidate will have completed a PhD or EdD or equivalent qualification in a digital health related field.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000016644 Lecturer in Health Sciences
• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the View Position Description
• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged, and are able to, as far as practicably possible, participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, including being accompanied by an accredited assistance animal with public access rights as per the Disability Policy, please advise the contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through rec••••••••@flinders.edu.au or call 08 •••• •383.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Chris Barr

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Thursday, 25 June 2026

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.