· Part time ( 0.6FTE) 2-year contract available · Opportunity for registered health professionals with a passion for and demonstrated excellence in clinical skills teaching and assessment · Base salary from $118, 390 (pro-rata) 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Sydney School of Health Sciences is in a period of exciting and significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. In order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, we are seeking academics who are passionate about improving health outcomes and/or health equity in the local, national and global communities, who are committed to teaching and research, and are team players ready to contribute across the broad field of academic activities. The Sydney School of Health Sciences is seeking to appoint a Professional Practitioner to assist With the StEP Fit program. This is an on-campus placement hosted for University of Syndey undergraduate and coursework exercise physiology (EP) students and undergraduate coursework exercise science (ES) students requiring experience with low-risk clientele. The program aims for an educational experience for students designed to meet the accreditation requirements of their degree, and an opportunity for the community to develop and improve their overall fitness and health as part of a 10-week exercise and teaching program. Your key responsibilities will be to: Undertake teaching and supervision of students in a simulated or real exercise clinical setting, applying clinical experience and expertise to inform best practice teaching, including gym and workshop activities complete student placement assessments (completed during the non-client hours) review and implement learning support plans develop teaching, subject and assessment materials under the supervision of more senior clinicians or academic staff provide advice, mentoring, and guidance to students to prepare them for engaging in clinical practice contribute to student orientation and preparation for placement teaching activities undertake administration of clinic activities: - schedule and timetable students for each program deliver - reschedule students and/or clients based on absences on the day ensuring students are rescheduled to meet accreditation hours requirements deliver professional standards training and education to students to prepare them to meet eligibility requirements for completion of a degree leading to professional registration. apply professional clinical experience and knowledge to inform clinical educational practice, delivery, and reform apply expertise in clinical practice to provide training and support to other academic staff on effective, innovative and contemporary clinical practice contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, innovation, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled maintain an understanding of the University’s strategic agenda and actively contribute to furthering that agenda actively represent the University in partner organisations, clinical settings, and the community, maintaining productive links between the university and clinical or industry partners undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field an allied health professional qualification or equivalent professional experience significant recent clinical expertise in any area of Exercise Physiology with current registration or eligibility to register with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Scientist or Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP). demonstrated capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate students in the provision of outstanding patient care demonstrated experience of contemporary clinical education practices and effective curriculum design significant experience working in an exercise clinical setting and proven ability to apply expertise and knowledge to inform clinical practice teaching (more than 3 years post accredited primary healthcare qualification) experience in clinical or simulated teaching and learning in a tertiary environment (or clinical placement), as evidenced by student coaching and skills development demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the button at the top of the page. 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 Yousif ( Yazigi), Recruitment Operations by email to Rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 26 February 2026 11:59 PM
