Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, Education-focused

• Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• Level B $117684 - $% 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 youll 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 youre 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 youll 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 Schools research strengths and/or pedagogical focus
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.

Heres how to apply:

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

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

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.