Senior Lecturer - Osteopathy

$147,889 - $169,932 (Level C)

Full-time, Ongoing, Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights. Relocation may be considered.

SENIOR LECTURER
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$147,889 - $169,932 (LEVEL C)
FULL-TIME, ONGOING

Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

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The School of Medical and Health Sciences
The School of Medical and Health Sciences is home to teaching and research in Medical and Biomedical Sciences, Allied Health, and Exercise and Sports Sciences, as well as in Public, Occupational and Environmental Health. Our world-class research is rapidly translated to provide solutions to some of the key health issues facing our community.

About the Opportunity
You will be responsible for rolling out the Bachelor of Osteopathy Honours with its first student intake planned for Semester 1 2027 and develop an osteopathy research program, supported by an experienced osteopath on the team. You will also support the Associate Dean Discipline with recruitment of additional osteopath academics.

About you

Our ideal candidate holds a PhD in an appropriate field, is registered as an accredited osteopath with the Osteopathy Board of Australia, with no conditions or undertakings on their registration relating to performance or conduct and has significant industry experience in osteopathy. You will be passionate about creating the next generation of osteopaths and lead the roll out of the new course. You will have a suitable research track record and be able to link in with existing research strengths in the School and University to build a research program in osteopathy.
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact
Please contact Associate Professor Annette Koenders, Associate Dean (Medical & Exercise Sciences) on +61 448 103 019 or a.koenders@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Cover letter,
All selection criteria addressed and
CV
Advert Closure
Applications close Monday, 31 August 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

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