Join the School of Health Sciences, which is ranked third globally for sports, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
About the opportunity
The Sydney School of Health Sciences is currently undergoing a period of significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. To support the delivery of the University’s ambitious strategic plan, we are seeking individuals who are passionate about improving health outcomes and advancing health equity at local, national and global levels. We are looking for candidates who are committed to high-quality teaching, and are team players ready to contribute to the School’s education activities.
We are seeking to appoint a number of Postgraduate Fellows who are currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a Master’s or Doctoral degree within the University of Sydney on a fixed-term, part-time basis (up to 20 hours per week). These positions will be located in the Susan Wakil Health building on the Camperdown Campus.
These positions offer an opportunity to develop and contribute to education and teaching in OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH PATHOLOGY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE, MEDICAL IMAGING SCIENCES AND BEHAVIOURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE IN HEALTH , as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
These positions provide higher degree research candidates with structured and supported opportunities to develop their teaching practice, gain classroom experience, and build an academic teaching profile while progressing their studies. In this capacity, Postgraduate Fellows contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching while progressing their academic studies.
Employment as a Postgraduate Fellow is conditional on continued enrolment in a postgraduate program and will cease on the specified contract end date or earlier if that enrolment ends. Where permitted, a Postgraduate Fellow who completes their award requirements may continue in the role for the remainder of their contract, subject to approval.
To submit an application for this role please provide the following information:
1. A cover letter which includes a written response to selection criteria listed in the “About you” section below. Applicants should also identify any specific subjects or areas of strength into which they would be willing and well ‑ suited to teach. (maximum 1000 words).
2. Your current CV or resume, including two referees.
Please ensure your cover letter is clear, concise, addressing the selection criteria and states the type of employment and educational discipline in which you are applying.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Undertake teaching activities within your discipline, contributing to high-quality teaching and learning outcomes
Deliver teaching in accordance with the University’s expectations and standards for education
Carry out administrative tasks primarily connected with your teaching area and discipline
Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
Support the School and Faculty’s education priorities
Undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required .
About you
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
To submit an application for this role please provide the following information:
1. A cover letter which includes a written response to selection criteria listed in the “About you” section below. Applicants should also identify any specific subjects or areas of strength into which they would be willing and well ‑ suited to teach. (maximum 1000 words).
2. Your current CV or resume, including two referees.
Please ensure your cover letter is clear, concise, addressing the selection criteria and states the type of employment and educational discipline in which you are applying.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Ann Yazigi Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] .
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Applications Close
Wednesday 10 June 2026 11:59 PM
