Job No:
APTEO104402#002
Campus Location:
Blacktown, North Sydney, Strathfield
Functional Unit:
Science (North Sydney)
Work Type:
Casual
* Expressions of interest sought for Casual Sessional Biomedical Science Lecturers, Tutors and Demonstrators
* Multiple casual positions available
* Located at Blacktown, North Sydney and Strathfield campuses
* Casual salary rates apply - ACU Enterprise Agreement Schedule 2 - Sessional Academic Salary Rates ), starting from $55.82 per hour inclusive of casual loading plus super
About the Role:
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Casual Sessional Biomedical Science Lecturers, Tutors and Demonstrators to support undergraduate teaching within the Science Discipline (North Sydney).
These roles will contribute to high-quality teaching through lectures, tutorials and/or laboratory classes, assessment marking and student support. Expertise in Biochemistry and/or Mathematics for Science students is highly regarded, reflecting current and future teaching workforce requirements. This EOI will support ongoing workforce planning and flexible deployment across teaching periods.
ACU is an inclusive university committed to its Mission and values, offering a welcoming and supportive academic community across its Sydney campuses.
About The Faculty of Health Sciences:
The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises three schools: Allied Health, Behavioural and Health Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine; and is represented across seven ACU campuses. Further information about the Faculty can be found at:
About National School of Behavioural and Health Sciences:
The National School of Behavioural and Health Sciences is currently responsible for the delivery of programs in six professional disciplines: Biomedical Science; Exercise Physiology; Exercise Science; Nutrition Science; Public Health; Psychology. Further information about the School can be found at:
Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality teaching activities aligned with approved unit outlines.
* Support student learning through lectures, tutorials, workshops and/or practical classes.
* Apply inclusive, student-centered teaching approaches
* Mark assessments in accordance with approved rubrics and moderation processes
* Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student learning and progression
* Foster a respectful, inclusive and supportive learning environment
* Provide academic guidance and escalate student concerns as required
* Comply with ACU academic policies, assessment standards and teaching requirements
* Participate in team meetings, moderation activities and required professional development.
You will need to have:
* Expertise in Biochemistry and/or Mathematics for Science students will be highly regarded to support current and future teaching workforce requirements
* Relevant postgraduate qualification (completed or in progress) in a science, health or related discipline
* Demonstrated ability to communicate disciplinary knowledge clearly to undergraduate students
* Capacity to support diverse student cohorts with varying academic backgrounds
* Strong organisational skills and reliability
* Previous university-level teaching, tutoring or demonstrating experience
* Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas)
* Laboratory or practical teaching experience (where applicable)
* Applicants should demonstrate awareness of the University's Mission and Catholic ethos and demonstrate an understanding of how this role serves the Mission
* Applicants should demonstrate commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles and demonstrate knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety, appropriate to the level of the appointment
The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
Advertised: 16-JAN-2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02-MAR-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
How to Apply:
To lodge an expression of interest click the 'Apply' button and complete the online registration. You will be asked to provide a range of personal details and upload your CV, relevant qualifications, professional registration and other associated documents. We recommend you obtain the requisite certified copies and scan all documents to be uploaded before commencing the registration process. You will also be asked to submit details of referees. Click here for further information on casual employment at ACU.
Please refer to Casual EOI - ACU for guidelines.
General enquiries can be sent to Chris Austin, Deputy Head, Behavioural Health Science NSW/North Sydney Canberra - Science (North Sydney),
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About ACU:
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.
As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.