Reference Number: 1698454

About the Role:

Join the Curtin School of Population Health as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Dietetics in a part-time (0.5 FTE), continuing teaching and research position.

Working within the Master of Dietetics, you will help shape contemporary, practice-informed learning that prepares graduates for an evolving profession. You will contribute to curriculum design, teaching and assessment, helping students understand the social, cultural, technological and systemic factors influencing nutrition, health and dietetic practice.

We welcome dietitians from diverse professional and education backgrounds, particularly those with expertise in areas such as cultural safety, interprofessional practice, digital health, health equity, sustainability, systems thinking, prevention, innovation or evidence translation.

Alongside teaching, you will develop research and/or scholarship aligned with your expertise and career stage, while contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking academic workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

Teaching

- Design and deliver contemporary, practice-informed learning across the Master of Dietetics
- Integrate professional capabilities across curriculum, assessment and professional practice experiences
- Deliver engaging learning through tutorials, seminars, case-based activities, simulation and interprofessional learning
- Support students to explore the social, cultural, ethical, technological and systemic influences on dietetic practice
- Contribute to unit coordination, assessment, feedback and student support
- Apply inclusive, culturally responsive and evidence-informed teaching practices
- Contribute to skilled practice education and assessment, where aligned with your expertise
- At Senior Lecturer level, provide leadership in curriculum innovation, academic quality and mentoring

Research

- Develop research and/or scholarship aligned with your expertise and level of appointment
- Contribute to research in contemporary dietetic education, practice, health equity, service innovation or health and food systems
- Disseminate research through publications, presentations and professional forums
- Build research collaborations with communities, health services, government, industry and professional organisations
- Contribute to research student supervision, where appropriately qualified
- At Senior Lecturer level, contribute to research leadership, funding and higher degree research supervision

Engagement

- Build collaborative relationships with communities, industry, health services and professional organisations
- Contribute to the dietetics profession through relevant professional networks and activities
- Foster a positive, inclusive and collegial culture across the School and University

Who we are looking for (selection criteria):

- Current Accredited Practising Dietitian status recognised by Dietitians Australia
- Broad professional, educational, research or systems-level experience relevant to contemporary dietetic practice
- Demonstrated ability to integrate contemporary qualified capabilities across curriculum, learning activities and assessment
- Experience designing and delivering high-quality,



inclusive and practice-informed learning experiences for diverse students
- Understanding of competency-based dietetics education, including the development and assessment of professional capabilities in practice settings
- Evidence of emerging research and/or scholarship outputs
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to collegiality and cross-cultural sensitivity

For level C applicants, you will also need:

- A completed doctoral qualification in dietetics or a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated leadership in dietetic education, practice, research, workforce development or curriculum innovation
- Experience leading curriculum development and integrating professional capabilities across courses or practice settings
- A sustained record of research and/or scholarship outputs appropriate to opportunity
- Evidence of research collaboration, competitive funding and research student supervision
- Capacity to mentor colleagues and contribute to the strategic development of the Master of Dietetics and broader discipline

Desirable

- Experience in curriculum design, interprofessional learning or educational innovation
- Experience working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities or communities experiencing health inequity
- Experience in digital health, service innovation, policy, implementation, evaluation or systems change
- Established professional networks that support teaching, research, engagement or professional practice education

If you do not hold a PhD qualification, please outline your equivalent experience in your cover letter with reference to the following document: https://tinyurl.com/3r6yfaz4

Please note that if your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

Your New Team: School of Population Health

The School of Population Health is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for communities both locally and globally. Bringing together expertise across public health, psychology and interdisciplinary health fields, the School is recognised for its collaborative culture, innovative teaching and impactful research.

Home to a dynamic community of academics, researchers and industry-connected professionals, the School is committed to addressing some of today’s most significant health challenges - from mental health and emerging diseases to climate change,



population growth and health equity. Through its strong focus on education, research and community engagement, the School continues to shape the next generation of health professionals and create meaningful impact across the health sector.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This part time (0.5 FTE), permanent role attracts a remuneration of $121,857 - $144,352 (ALB) / $148,847 - $171,344 (ALC) pro rata to 0.5 FTE + 17% superannuation

*Please note that each candidate will be assessed based on their skills, qualifications, and experience to determine the salary level and contract duration.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

- Up to date resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than four pages
- o Please confirm what level role you are applying for (ALB Lecturer or ALC Senior Lecturer)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on *************@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 90***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8:00pm (AWST) on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

📌 Senior Lecturer - Dietetics (Bentley)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Bentley