About the position
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university’, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
We are recruiting across multiple academic levels and disciplines within Foundational and Behavioural Sciences, offering exciting opportunities for talented academics to contribute to one of Australia’s most innovative medical programs.
- Inspire the next generation of doctors through innovative medical education.
- Join a high-performing faculty recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly impact.
- Contribute to curriculum advancement, interdisciplinary collaboration and research, with real-world influence.
- Advance your academic career within a supportive, collegial and value-driven environment.
Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:
- Free staff car parking
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependants#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
- Interstate relocation support may be considered.
Located within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, the Bond University Medical Program comprises two sequential degrees: the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD). The program holds full accreditation with the Australian Medical Council and is recognised for its strong emphasis on educational excellence, student engagement and clinical readiness.
As part of continued program growth and our strategic vision, we are seeking outstanding academics across the foundational sciences and behavioural sciences who are committed to high-quality teaching, innovative curriculum design and impactful research in medical education.
About the person
Foundational Sciences:
We are seeking to appoint several academics at Associate Professor, Assistant Professor or Senior Teaching Fellow levels within the foundational sciences. These roles will contribute to curriculum design and teaching delivery with particular focus on: Anatomy, Pharmacology and Pathology. Applications are welcomed from candidates with expertise in foundational sciences, clinical therapeutics or applied pathology practice.
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent qualification (a PhD is not required for Senior Teaching Fellow appointments) and demonstrate an established or emerging record of excellence in teaching, research and academic leadership within higher education, ideally within a medical education context. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams are essential.
Behavioural Sciences:
We are also seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor (Level A or B) in Behavioural Sciences to contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of the BMedSt curriculum. This role will support curriculum delivery, accreditation requirements and the implementation of the program’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework. Applicants should hold a PhD and demonstrate an emerging or established record of effective teaching, research and academic leadership within higher education. We would particularly welcome expertise in the following: understanding social determinants of health, analysing population level behaviours, designing public health interventions, and addressing behavioural factors that drive health inequities, system performance, and patient safety.
Salary details
The salaries for these positions are outlined below and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience and attract 12% superannuation per annum. A clinical loading may be applied as appropriate. Salary packaging options are available.
| Bond University Academic | Australian Public Sector Descriptor | Salary (base) |
| Professor | Professor (Level E) | 221,723.17 |
| Associate Professor A | Associate Professor (Level D) | 189,734.53 |
| Associate Professor B | Associate Professor | 173,197.62 |
| Assistant Professor A | Senior Lecturer (Level C) | 165,010.96 |
| Assistant Professor B | Lecturer (Level B) | 138,836.18 |
| Senior Teaching Fellow | Assistant Lecturer (Level A) | 111,294.10 |
The Selection Panel will make the determination for the level of appointment.
Additional information
Please review the relevant Position Descriptions and Selection Criteria for further details regarding these appointments.
- Associate Professor B Position Description (Balanced Research / Teaching)
- Assistant Professor A Position Description (Balanced Research / Teaching)
- Assistant Professor A Position Description (Teaching Focused)
- Assistant Professor B Position Description (Balanced Research / Teaching)
- Assistant Professor B Position Description (Teaching Focused)
- Senior Teaching Fellow Position Description
- Selection Criteria for Multiple Positions
Enquiries regarding these exciting opportunities can be directed to [email protected].
Application and submission details
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Applications close: 11:59 PM, Sunday, 26 April 2026
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University’s review of the declaration. For more information, please visit our website via this link: Applying for Jobs at Bond
Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).
Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.
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