• Full-time position
• Fixed-term until 31/12/2027
• Located at the La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• HEO8
• Base salary from $119,264 per annum + 17% Superannuation

 

About the position

The Senior Course Designer will lead the design, development and delivery of a new Professional Certificate for educators and practitioners across a range of disciplines. The Professional Certificate will focus on critical cultural self-reflection, cultural safety and decolonising curricula , underpinned by a strong commitment to Indigenous leadership and partnership.

The role will embed a robust evaluation framework across the design, implementation and pilot phases, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability. A key aspect of the role involves meaningful consultation and collaboration with Community to co-design curriculum content, ensuring the Professional Certificate reflects a genuine and respectful partnership approach.

Interstate and regional travel will be required at various stages to support Community consultation, gather feedback and seek endorsement throughout the development and implementation process.

 

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Masters degree or equivalent professional expertise and standing recognised by Indigenous Communities, and profession/university as appropriate.
• Demonstrated familiarity, sensitivity and respect for the diverse needs, aspirations and cultures of Indigenous societies.
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate with stakeholder, industry and Community partners to enhance teaching and research initiatives.
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of Indigenous methodological frameworks and ways of knowing.

 

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

 

 

Position Description

 PD - Senior Course Design Coordinator

 

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: https://f.io/KDo0ceng

 

LTU Masterplan https://youtu.be/VIDo4IoDD0k

 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe. Click HERE to find out more.

 

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday the 22nd of April, 2026

Position Enquiries: Catherine Trundle, Senior Lecturer, Public Health Email: C.Trundle@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant Email: m.parker@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 addressing your suitability for the position and the key selection criteria as outlined in the PD; 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.

 

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 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.