Associate Lecturer / Lecturer in Policing Studies

Updated: about 3 hours ago
Location: Goulburn, NEW SOUTH WALES
Deadline: 12 Jun 2024

Reference no:497341
Work type:Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Location:Goulburn
Categories:Academic - Teaching Focussed


  • Share your police and law enforcement aligned skills and experience and contribute to preparing job-ready police graduates
  • Experienced and entry level points into teaching available
  • Multiple positions are available for immediate and future commencement

The roles

  • Fixed Term (Until December 2026)
  • Full Time and Part Time opportunities available
  • Level A/B – AU$75,305 to AU$126,971pa FTE (plus 17% superannuation)
  • Located at Goulburn, NSW

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals in various areas of policing and law enforcement education.  Applicants with teaching and/or curriculum design experience are sought to teach and undertake subject development in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice.

Utilising the resources of both a large residential police academy and a responsive and progressive university, the successful candidates will engage and teach students through face-to-face and online delivery modes whilst dedicating workload to professional Industry liaison, and maintaining sound relationships with industry agencies at the NSW Police Force Academy.

Staff will be enrolled in the fee-free postgraduate course, the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (GCLTHE). This formal award allows academic staff the opportunity to undertake professional development to strengthen learning and teaching theory and practice and embed Charles Sturt values, policies, systems and frameworks.

A generous relocation package will be offered to the successful candidate (s) to assist with relocating to Goulburn, NSW.  Goulburn offers an affordable and relaxed regional lifestyle with city benefits, making it an ideal location for a tree change.

About you

To be successful you will have:

  • Relevant qualifications and/or industry background in policing, teaching, curriculum design or a combination of all.
  • Willingness to undertake annual field placement as part of ongoing development.
  • Commitment to building strong professional relationships internally and externally.

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The School of Policing Studies is Australia's leading provider of police recruit level training. Charles Sturt University and the NSW Police Force have a unique partnership to design, develop and deliver tertiary courses in policing. The partnership is an important strategy in the development of police recruit level training in NSW. The resources of both a large residential police academy and a responsive and progressive university have been brought together to provide a balanced, innovative service in police recruit level training and education.

The School of Policing Studies has staff located at Goulburn who primarily teach and undertake subject development in the undergraduate policing program for on-campus and online students studying to be a Police Officer with the NSW Police Force. In addition, an integral component of an academic staff member’s workload is dedicated to professional industry liaison, by maintaining sound relationships with industry agencies.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits. Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits .

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us .

NSW Police Professional Suitability checks form part of this recruitment activity. 

Further Information

Additional information is available in the  position description or by contacting:

Professor Julian Parker-McLeod | Head of School, School of Policing Studies | [email protected] | Ph: +61 2 4824 2508  

Nigel Donohue | Associate Head of School, School of Policing Studies | [email protected] | +61 2 4824 2601

Closing Date: 11 pm, 12 June 2024


Advertised: 14 May 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Jun 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time