ADVERTISEMENT TEMPLATE Full-time Continuing role at Camperdown Lecturer/Senior Lecturer role in Implementation Research and Scale-Up Evaluation

Base Salary Level B $132,533 or Base Salary Level C $162,347 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Sydney School of Public Health is Australia’s first and leading school of public health. We are a leader in a number of research areas including health policy, health promotion and prevention of disease and disabilities, among others. Our internationally recognised researchers are motivated by the need to improve health globally, and have interests that embrace the ethical, social, economic and environmental causes of health. An outstanding opportunity exists for a high-potential and emerging public health academic with demonstrated expertise in population health, and experience in the implementation, scale-up, and evaluation of population-wide health interventions.

Key Responsibilities (Level B and C)

- For Level B and C Teaching develop and maintain teaching, assessment, and tutorial curriculum in implementation and applied research, scale up and evaluation in chronic disease prevention and health promotion
- Coordinate and deliver teaching across face-to-face and online formats, including lectures, seminars and workshops relevant to the School of Public Health
- Conduct student assessments and provide academic advice and support to students as required
- Supervise and mentor junior academic and teaching staff to achieve these key activities
- Research lead and undertake research and evaluation on the implementation and scale-up of prevention interventions and policies, identifying research priorities and generating practical knowledge to improve population health and equity outcomes
- Develop a program of research in prevention and implementation science, including areas such as physical activity, obesity and diabetes prevention, and sun protection
- Serve as expert and mentor for the domain of implementation research and scaling up of interventions, leading and contributing to academic publications and research grant applications, and support colleagues in SSPH and partners in developing research proposals which include components of implementation research, implementation science, and scale-up
- Governance contribute to governance and service activities in SSPH, Prevention Research Collaboration and the University, including participating in relevant committees
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with NSW Health (NSW Ministry of Health, Pillars and Local Health Districts), government and non-government organisations,



national/international skilled bodies and industry to advance research, education, policy and practice
- In addition for Level C build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in prevention research
- Provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school
- Coordinate and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the university’s expectations and standards for education, including supervising/mentoring postdocs, postgraduate research projects, and higher degree research students to successful completions

About you (selected criteria for Level B and C)

- PhD in Public Health or equivalent, in implementation or scale up research and evaluation substantial experience in postgraduate teaching and curriculum development in chronic disease prevention, health promotion and/or related public health fields, including face-to-face and online delivery
- Substantial experience in postgraduate teaching and curriculum development in implementation research and scale-up evaluation across face-to-face and online delivery
- Experience developing and delivering professional development or capacity-building activities for the public health workforce relevant to implementation and scale up and evaluation
- Substantial knowledge of implementation and scale up concepts, theories, frameworks in the Australian and global context
- Demonstrated experience in conducting and contributing to implementation, scale-up and/or pragmatic evaluation research in chronic disease prevention and health promotion
- A demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications and contribution to competitive research grant applications relevant to chronic disease prevention, implementation research, scale up and/or evaluation
- Experience working collaboratively with researchers, government, public health agencies and/or other relevant partners, including translating research evidence to inform policy and practice
- Experience applying quantitative,



qualitative and/or mixed-methods approaches to the evaluation of public health programs and policies - desirable experience mentoring and/or supervising HDR/postgraduate research projects, teaching staff, junior research academic and postdoc- desirablel
- Significant experience in teaching and learning within prevention research and reputation at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogical or curriculum innovation
- Significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity within prevention research an established network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders including government and public health agencies

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Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in role satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Applications Close

Applications Close Monday 16 November 2026 11:59 PM

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📌 Senior Lecturer Implementation Research and Scale-up Evaluation-School of Public Health (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 Sydney