Lecturer, Orthoptics

Description

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Role

The School of Clinical and Health Sciences (Discipline of Orthoptics) are seeking to engage a capable and motivated academic to join as Lecturer Orthoptics in a fixed-term appointment.

The successful applicant will also ensure that the Master of Orthoptics curriculum meets the scope and competencies necessary for internal and external (professional) accreditation of the course. As part of these goals, they will:

• Contribute to subject coordination, learning and teaching in the Master of Orthoptics course and other courses as required.
• Develop and deliver subject content using innovative and evidence-based learning approaches, both on-campus and online.
• Prepare assessments, complete marking and provide feedback to students.
• Contribute to curriculum monitoring, quality improvement, development and accreditation processes.
• Support maintenance and improvement of quality and academic standards within the Discipline and School.
• Participate in professional development activities and scholarship in learning and teaching.

Refer to the attached Position Statement for a full listing of the role responsibilities and criteria.

About You
You are a capable and motivated academic in the arena of Orthoptics. This is a part-time education focused position that will join the Discipline’s academic team to develop and deliver course content that is aligned with the UTS Model of Learning, and the Faculty/School’s and UTS strategic direction.

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate in your application (with examples), responses to the full selection criteria as outlined on Page 3 of the Position Statement, which includes:

• Master of Orthoptics, PhD, or equivalent in Orthoptics;[AF1.1] • Experience as a clinical orthoptist and/or research in related area, and current registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board;
• Proven successful delivery of high-quality teaching using a range of contemporary teaching methods and technologies, and a commitment to developing innovative approaches to teaching and assessment in orthoptics;
• Knowledge in topics directly relevant to Orthoptics, and a high-level of interpersonal and communication skills to work with a diverse range of external stakeholders, students and university staff.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $130,297 to $154,215 per annum (pro rata 0.6FTE) (Academic Level B)
This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits including flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is part time (0.6FTE – 21 hours per week) and appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis to cover parental leave. Period of fixed-term appointment will be for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The role is fully based onsite at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus.

How To Apply

To apply submit:

1. Your resume
2. A cover letter that addresses your motivation for applying for the role and addresses the role selection criteria as listed in the Position Statement.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Please use the following link: https://recruitment.uts.edu.au/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&akRegionApplicationId=821&transactionid=656823312&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=349659&p_spid=14695808&oapc=5&oas=AiX5ivFPM5IEotstti0GFw..

Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job number IRC349659 and your name.

Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST[KC2.1])

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk
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