$121,857 (ALB.1) - $171,344 (ALC.6) + 17% super

Reference Number: 1704113

About the Role

Join Curtin's School of Population Health as a Lecturer (ALB) or Senior Lecturer (ALC) within the Master of Dietetics Program. This part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term (until 31 Dec 2029) teaching and research position offers an exciting opportunity to help prepare highly capable, career-ready dietetics graduates in a vibrant and collegial academic environment.

We are looking for a dietitian with contemporary qualified expertise and experience in areas such as individual case management, clinical reasoning, medical nutrition therapy and supporting people with complex or multiple nutrition-related conditions. You will bring this experience into the classroom, contributing to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, assessment and student support.

You will also contribute to research and scholarship aligned with your expertise and career stage, while using your industry experience and professional networks to strengthen placement-based learning and connections with contemporary practice. We particularly welcome applicants who can bring fresh perspectives or expertise in emerging areas of dietetic practice.

Your responsibilities will include

Teaching

- Provide strategic leadership and contribute to ongoing curriculum evolution of the Master of Dietetics program.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the Master of Dietetics curriculum, with a particular focus on individual case management, medical nutrition therapy and professional practice learning.
- Design and deliver high‐quality and innovative practice informed learning experiences for postgraduate student dietitians, including tutorials, seminars,



simulation and placement supervision.
- Contribute to unit coordination, assessment and constructive feedback that support student development and graduate readiness
- Apply reflective, inclusive, culturally responsive and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and student support
- Contribute to supervision and assessment of student dietitians during professional practice placements

Research

- Develop research and/or scholarship of learning and teaching appropriate to your expertise and appointment level.
- Contribute to research through peer‐reviewed publications, seminars, and national and international conferences.
- Supervise postgraduate research students and support their academic development.
- Build collaborations with colleagues, health services, communities and industry, working toward national recognition in your field and managing associated administrative requirements.

Engagement

- Build productive relationships with industry and external stakeholders to enhance teaching, research, and placement opportunities.
- Contribute to advancing the dietetics profession through active involvement in Dietitians Australia.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and collegial workplace culture, contributing to School- and University‐wide activities.

Who we are looking for (selection criteria)





- Current Accredited Practising Dietitian recognised by Dietitians Australia with a completed doctorate, progress towards a doctorate, or qualifications and substantial professional experience assessed as providing appropriate academic equivalence.
- Contemporary dietetic practice experience relevant to individual case management and medical nutrition therapy, including assessment, clinical reasoning, intervention planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Experience designing or contributing to high-quality learning experiences and communicate complex ideas to diverse learners and a reflective approach to teaching delivery.
- Experience with applying Dietitians Australia National Competency Standards, Accreditation Standards for Dietetics Education Programs and experience in assessing competency development of student dietitians
- Evidence of quality improvement, research or scholarship of learning and teaching outputs.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with a commitment to fostering a collegial environment and interacting with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Commitment to applying relevant policies and procedures in daily responsibilities.

Level C (in addition to the above)

- A doctoral qualification in dietetics or relevant discipline.
- Experience providing leadership in curriculum development, academic quality and strategic development of individual case management and related areas of the Master of Dietetics program.
- Ability to lead curriculum development, mentor colleagues and contribute to strategic program development.
- Evidence of research outputs in high-quality academic journals, a history of successful competitive

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