Postgraduate Fellow (teaching)

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Base: $83,454 + 17% super (pro rata); bonus/equity...
Currently enrolled mphil or phd student at university of sydney
Unrestricted work rights in australia for duration of employment
Written approval from hdr supervisor to take on role
This role offers a fixed-term opportunity for current PhD or MPhil students to develop their teaching practice while progressing their doctoral research

Job Summary

  • This role offers a fixed-term opportunity for current PhD or MPhil students to develop their teaching practice while progressing their doctoral research.
  • Incumbents will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education across disciplines including Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Physiotherapy.
  • The position provides a structured environment to build an academic teaching profile with a base salary starting from $83,454 plus 17% superannuation pro rata.

Matching Summary

This role offers a fixed-term opportunity for current PhD or MPhil students to develop their teaching practice while progressing their doctoral research.

Salary

Base: $83,454 + 17% superannuation (Pro rata); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Pro rata superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Currently enrolled MPhil or PhD student at University of Sydney
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia for duration of employment
  • Written approval from HDR supervisor to take on role
  • Experience in teaching within established programs
  • Understanding of strategic issues in discipline and higher education

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for improving health outcomes and equity
  • Ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary team culture
  • Willingness to integrate teaching with doctoral research
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and excellence
  • Experience designing and evaluating teaching initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Current full-time or part-time enrolment as MPhil or PhD student
  • Unrestricted Australian work rights (no visa sponsorship available)
  • Research supervisor endorsement confirming track record in studies
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning settings
  • Completion of pre-employment background checks and gender-based violence declaration

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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