- Located at our leafy Bundoora Campus with travel required to other La Trobe University locations, such as clinical schools, health and community services.
- Lecturer classification - a total remuneration package pro rata of $111,509 - $131,6831 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
- Ongoing Role
- Part time 50% or 2.5 days per week
Applications from Indigenous Australians only to be considered, this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
About the position
The School of Nursing and Midwifery presents the opportunity for an experienced academic, Indigenous Australian, who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and has a track-record in nurse education and Indigenous health, to join a collegiate, high performing team in a growing School, renowned for excellence in teaching and research.
You will play a leading role, working with academic colleagues to build culturally appropriate and relevant Indigenous content into our curricula, and ensure Indigenous students are well supported, nurtured and connected with community across all aspects of their courses, including placements.
This newly created position will enable you to develop research that has the potential to positively impact learning for Indigenous students and Indigenous nursing and patient care, strengthening existing capabilities of the School of Nursing and Midwifery academics in nurse education.
Your contribution will see the further enhancement of our reputation as a leader in Indigenous nursing and education for both research and curriculum innovation.
Skills and Experience
As the successful candidate, you will lead and give voice to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people engaging in coursework and research in the field of nursing. Your exceptional leadership, ability to advise others on best practice in Indigenous pedagogy, to design innovative approaches to curriculum design that highlight Indigenous perspectives and Indigenous knowledge across undergraduate and postgraduate subject and course offerings in the School, will see you succeed in this rewarding role.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
How to apply
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Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 6th July 2025
Position Enquiries: Jason Watterson via email - j.watterson@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Lecturer, Nursing (Indigenous) (TF).pdf
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;
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.
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La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment for all staff. We offer flexible work arrangements that can assist you in balancing your work and other responsibilities.
La Trobe is proud to be a member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena SWAN program to advance gender equality in academia.
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.
