We are reducing the overall use of academic casual employment and providing meaningful pathways for casual academic staff to ongoing academic employment through our casual consolidation project.

To be eligible, you must (a) Have casual experience totalling at least two (2) teaching sessions at La Trobe University in the previous two (2) years; (b) Have not held a continuing position in a university in the previous three (3) years.

Are you passionate about physiotherapy education and research? La Trobe University invites applications for a Lecturer position within the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, based at our beautiful Melbourne (Bundoora) campus.

What We Offer:

• A continuing, full-time opportunity with competitive benefits.
• The chance to shape the next generation of physiotherapy professionals.
• Access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including a new Clinical Teaching Building.
• A supportive environment that values diversity, inclusion, and social justice.

Role Highlights:

• Engage students through high-quality teaching in various modes (online, blended, face-to-face).
• Conduct impactful research and publish in your field.
• Collaborate with community and industry partners to create meaningful contributions.

About You:

• Hold a PhD or equivalent in Physiotherapy and be registered with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and curriculum development experience.
• Passionate about making a difference in students' lives and advancing the physiotherapy discipline.

If you’re ready to grow your career in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, apply now and be part of our mission to transform lives and communities.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

How to apply

Closing date: Thursday 28th November 2025

Position Enquiries: Professor Andrew Hahne, Physiotherapy, E. a.hahne@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner E. m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD - Lecturer, Physiotherapy.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume
• A response to the essential and desirable criteria

The recruitment process will include a formal face-to-face or online interview for shortlisted candidates.

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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.