Job Description
We are seeking expressions of interest from adult Speech Pathologists who want to be considered as casual clinical educators in the La Trobe Communication Clinic and residential aged care settings. We are urgently seeking casual educators to support clinical placements for students studying in our Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) and Masters of Speech Pathology courses.
The La Trobe Communication Clinic (LCC) is a teaching, learning and research clinic that provides speech pathology services to the community on the University campus at Bundoora. The clinic is student-led providing progressive scaffolding of student skills in speech pathology from novice to entry level students, interlinking with academic subjects, and enabling students to confidently attend external placements.
Clinicians will work with groups of students to provide evidence-based speech pathology services to adults presenting with speech, language and/or swallowing disorders.
Orientation to the LCC or the placement and the student program will be provided prior to the commencement of placement.
Clinicians will be required to attend an aged care setting weekly on the specified clinic day/s and support students' preparation for clinic remotely between sessions.
Job Requirements
- A recognised qualification in speech pathology.
- Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Clinical experience working with adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Experience in, and demonstrated commitment to, quality student education.
- High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development in the areas of adult communication, dysphagia and clinical education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Casual Staff Availability: As required and pending availability of casual staff. Some 2 – 3 days per week options during 2026 may be available.
Applications close: 11:55pm Tuesday 10th March 2026
Location: Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
Placement Dates: Dates vary dependent on length of placement (approximately 10 weeks at a time). Multiple opportunities available – commencing from early March 2026 through to December 2026
Enquiries and expressions of interest with your updated CV must be forwarded to Ashlee Basile, Clinical Education Lead (Speech Pathology), via email at a.basile@latrobe.edu.au.
Please do not apply via PageUp. We will not be accepting applications online, only via the email above.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future
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