• 2 x Part time positions – 1 x 0.6FTE & 1 x 0.5FTE
• 2 x Continuing positions
• 2 x Positions based at Melbourne (Bundoora)
• Salary level B from $114,855 plus 17% superannuation

 About the position

La Trobe University is positioning itself as a leading provider of health and wellbeing education and research in Australia. This strategy includes construction of a new Clinical Teaching Building and student-led clinic, providing additional state of the art facilities for occupational therapy education and an outstanding student and staff experience

This position will contribute to the design and delivery of the School's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs in occupational therapy.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Coordinate and teach subjects, including practice education 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.
• Demonstrate effectiveness by taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate learning and teaching initiatives.
• Demonstrate a scholarly approach to learning and teaching by contributing to La Trobe’s SOLT including sharing of good practice.
• Provide constructive, fair and timely feedback on learning to students.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• PhD degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
• Evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience, and the evaluation of effectiveness of these initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence the teaching practice of others.
• hold AHPRA registration.

Highly desirable - clinical practice education and supervision.

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

 PD - Lecturer OT - (TF) PT.pdf

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 11:55pm on Monday 13^th April 2026

Position Enquiries: Tamara Tse, Associate Professor Occupational Therapy          

Email: T.Tse@latrobe.edu.au                        

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au            

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, advising your preferred fraction,
• An up to date resume and;
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, 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.

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.

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 the future

La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.