• Part Time 0.8FTE
• Continuing position
• Position based at Bendigo Campus
• Salary range Level C $144,266 - $165,713 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)

About the position

La Trobe University offers an established undergraduate (Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) course delivered through both the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport on the Melbourne campus, and the La Trobe Rural Health School, on the Bendigo campus. The La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) is the largest rural health school in Australia.

A Level C teaching-focused academic is expected to develop curriculum, teach, undertake the scholarship of learning and teaching and other scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field. An academic at this level will make a significant contribution to the discipline at the national level. They will play a major role or provide a significant degree of leadership in scholarly, and professional activities relevant to the profession.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the team of academics in delivering the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (honours) program and in expanding research of relevance to speech pathology and rural communities.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion or significant progression toward completion of a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession.
• Be a member or meet eligibility criteria for Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in curriculum development and teaching with a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated record of achievement as a leading speech pathology practitioner with a reputation for skills, knowledge and expertise at a state/national level.
• Demonstrated ability to make rural health and wellbeing matter.
• Knowledge and technological expertise to promote the discipline of speech pathology and the LRHS positively in academic, industry and community forums.
• Experience in development and accreditation processes for speech pathology courses

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

 PD - Speech Pathology-Level-C-TF .pdf 

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply 

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Sunday 29^th November 2026

Position Enquiries: Erin Smith, HoD of Rural Allied Health

Email: Erin.Smith@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;
• 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.  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

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. 

Our commitment to safety 

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. 

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education 

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.