Casual Academic Register - Health Sciences & Allied Health

About Flinders

Our bold vision, captured in our Strategic Plan : Making a Difference : The 2025 Agenda, is to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

To realise this ambition, we recently made a significant organisational change to a six College structure with a professional staff and services alignment.

We recognise the key to our success is exceptional people and we’re seeking an outstanding individual to join the leadership team of our transformed university.

Casual Register

About the College of Nursing and Health Sciences

At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience.

At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.

Casual Register Opportunities

We recognise the key to our success is exceptional people and we’re seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals who would be available to undertake casual teaching opportunities in our Health Sciences and Allied Health Disciplines.

There are opportunities in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses and could be located at Flinders University’s Bedford Park or Regional campuses (Riverland, Pt Pirie, Mt Gambier) or online from any location.

Casual Academic staff report to Topic Coordinators in their respective teaching courses and are responsible for :

Teaching in tutorial, laboratory or online classes

Marking student assessments

Attending topic team meetings

Meeting with students

Completing administrative and associated work

Selection Criteria

Currently registered or eligible for registration as an Allied Health practitioner with AHPRA, where relevant.

Current or eligible to register for a Working with Children Check from the Department of Human Services – SA Government.

A passion for teaching and learning and contributing to the learning experiences of the next generation of graduates in your field.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills.

Evidence of knowledge and / or experience in relation to contemporary trends in health sciences and allied health.

Demonstrated knowledge and / or experience in using technology such as Microsoft Office programs and interactive online technology.

Evidence of high-quality teaching experience at a tertiary level (desirable)

Holding a postgraduate qualification in health or health related field (desirable).

How to apply & other information

Click on Apply and submit a completed CV / Résumé and Cover Letter of no more than two-pages that also addresses the selection criteria; dot point statements can be used. You will also need to complete the online registration form.

Please note, if successful , you will need to supply your registration number, and as per the below, a current Police Clearance and Working with Children Check details. You are welcome to do so at this stage of the process, if you would prefer.

Pursuant to Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA) this position has been deemed prescribed. It is an inherent requirement of the position that the successful candidate maintains a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University.

A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

All information submitted to the register is stored securely within our database, accessible only to the Recruitment team and senior staff members of the teaching sections of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The register is used to identify potential casual academic staff. Should you be identified, a Topic Coordinator they will contact you to discuss the relevant opportunities.

Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. Applying to the Casual Register does not guarantee employment.

Please contact nhsenquiries@flinders.edu.au should you have any queries regarding Casual Academic Teaching Opportunities in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.