- Teaching focused position
- Part Time (.6) FTE
- Continuing position
- Remuneration at Academic Level C
- Position can be located at Melbourne Bundoora Campus or Location Independent
About the position
The School is seeking to appoint a Level C academic who is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner with demonstrated expertise in contemporary nursing practice and a strong track record in facilitating both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
The successful candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to the School’s research profile in nursing, actively engage with local hospital partners, and conduct high-quality research leading to publications in top-tier academic journals and with leading publishers in the field.
Duties at this level will include:
- Coordinate courses or coordinate and teach subjects providing a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or other sessions in online, blended or face-to-face modes.
- Design innovative and effective curriculum which reflects developing best practice nationally, utilising various methodologies including online and blended learning.
- Demonstrate effectiveness by taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate learning and teaching initiatives and by guiding others towards taking an evidence-based approach.
- Demonstrate a scholarly approach to learning and teaching by contributing to La Trobe’s Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SOLT) including outputs relating to disciplinary teaching pedagogy and sharing of good practice through conference and seminar presentations.
Skills and knowledge required for the position:
- PhD degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
- Hold current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Current or recent participation in clinical practice as a nurse practitioner.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination with a commitment to excellence in teaching, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
- Demonstrated ability to encourage intellectual development and career aspirations of students.
Please refer to the Position Descriptions for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: BY 11:55 pm, Sunday, 28th September 2025
Position Enquiries: Catina Adams, Senior Lecturer, Nursing & Midwifery Email H.Ryu@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant, Email m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Senior Lecturer Nursing (TF) PD.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up-to-date resume; and
- A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description
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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.
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
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.
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