Job Description
Role type: Part-time 0.4FTE ; Fixed term available for 1 year
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super
Education-focused Level B role / lead core undergraduate epidemiology subjects / part-time 0.4 FTE in a top public health school
Apply now to lead impactful epidemiology teaching and support the next generation of public health leaders.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
You will coordinate core undergraduate epidemiology subjects and innovate curricula that inspire future public health professionals.
You will grow your teaching portfolio in an education-focused role within Australia’s leading population and global health school.
What you will deliver:
Coordinate POPH30003 Real World Epidemiology and POPH20002 Introduction to Epidemiology, including tutorials, assessments and teaching teams.
Develop engaging online materials, subject resources and assessment tasks that enhance student learning and experience.
Support students in the Public Health and Epidemiology Major, including course information and progression guidance.
Contribute to developing and implementing undergraduate opportunities in epidemiology with the Major Coordinator and colleagues.
Engage in scholarly activity and disciplinary research that informs curriculum design and keeps teaching current.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a PhD in epidemiology, public health or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification.
Have demonstrated experience teaching epidemiology in higher education.
Have coordinated subjects end-to-end, including curriculum coordination, assessment development, Canvas site management and Teaching Associate oversight.
Have experience applying contemporary epidemiological concepts, including causal methods and directed acyclic graphs, in teaching or research.
Have demonstrated experience in epidemiological practice and research, such as infectious disease epidemiology and study design.
Can collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary academic teams while managing priorities and meeting agreed teaching deadlines.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Your team is the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics Teaching and Learning Unit in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health.
You will join a vibrant, multidisciplinary community that leads nationally and globally in public health teaching and research.
The School values collaboration, innovation in epidemiological methods and impact on population and global health.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
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Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Melissa Russell
For questions related to our recruitment process email Vanessa Phan at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 23rd July 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: 3549054_Lecturer in Epidemiology_PD.docx