• Part time 0.8FTE
• Fixed term 21/6/26 – 13/6/27
• Bundoora Campus
• Salary Level B from $118,530 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rated)

About the position

This position will contribute to the design and delivery of the School's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs in food, nutrition and dietetics (online, blended and face to face) in the food, nutrition and dietetics discipline.

The School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport offers a range of general and specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are rigorous and attuned to meeting the needs of students in ensuring their readiness to work in changing environments.

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 food, nutrition and dietetics education and an outstanding student and staff experience.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development.
• High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
• High level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Proven experience and success in subject coordination and managing a teaching team.
• Knowledge, expertise and skills in at least one of the following areas: sports nutrition, nutrition science, clinical/medical nutrition and/or nutrition assessment.
• Ability to teach into subjects including: sports nutrition, nutrition science, clinical nutrition/dietetics, and research skills.

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

PD- Lecturer - Food Nutrition Dietetics TF_0.8_Fixed Term.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 Tuesday 21^st April 2026

Position Enquiries: Matt Cooke, Professor, Food, Nutrition & Dietetics

Email: Matt.Cooke@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:

• An up to date resume;
• A cover letter; 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.