- Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and continuing
- Level B $117,684 - $139,191 + 17% Superannuation
Benefits for working with us!
At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
About the role:
The Faculty of Arts and Education is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Education.
The Lecturer in Health and Physical Education (Education Focused) will teach in the area of Health and Physical Education and contribute to leading unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs. The position will work collaboratively as part of the discipline teaching team to develop and deliver learning materials and activities to enhance the student learning experience and teaching and learning outcomes. The position will engage collaboratively with leaders from within the teaching team, School and wider university community to initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality, scholarship activities to enhance student experience and teaching learning outcomes in their discipline area. The incumbent will promote the School and maintain links and partnerships with relevant academic, industry and professional communities.
This position is suited to a person with an emerging record and passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.
As a Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, Education-focused, you will:
- Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles).
- Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
- Assist in teaching and applying professional standards for teaching, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
- Adopt innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery. Maintain deep discipline knowledge which is applied to inform unit design.
- Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- PhD in Health and Physical Education or relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in relation to initial teacher education in Australia
- A sustained record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs with a focus on Health and Physical Education
- Experience in developing curricula and/or resources that reflect an understanding of Health and Physical Education, Australian schools and education systems.
- Experience in innovative curriculum design
- Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
- Scholarship activity in Health and Physical Education that aligns with the School’s research strengths and/or pedagogical focus
- Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, EFA.pdf
Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 11:55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.
Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.
