• Part time (.6)
• Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Continuing position
• Level C
• Teaching only (Clinical Practitioner)
About the position
As a Level C Clinical Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare. Your primary responsibilities will involve supervising students during their clinical placements, providing guidance and support as they gain hands-on experience.
Beyond student supervision, you will lead, manage, and mentor a team of clinical educators. Your leadership will foster a collaborative and supportive environment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical education.
To maintain the highest standards of practice, you will actively engage in ongoing professional development. This commitment to lifelong learning will enable you to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
Furthermore, you will play a key role in assessing students' entry-level competencies and clinical skills. Your evaluations will provide valuable feedback to students, helping them to identify areas for improvement and achieve their full potential.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
• PhD or equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience as appropriate and recognised by the University/Profession for the relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in the delivery of effective education and supervision of students.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching health information management skills in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes.
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated understanding of health systems in Victoria, and how health information management contributes to broader health and wellbeing in the community.
• Demonstrated ability to influence the teaching practice of others.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Benefits:
• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday the 19th of January 2025
Position Description below:
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position;
• A separate document addressing the Key selection criteria located in the PD under the “Essential Criteria”; and
• An up-to-date resume
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
