- Full time
- Continuing
- Bendigo
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!
About the position
The La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) is the largest rural health school in Australia, with campuses based in Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, and Albury-Wodonga. We aim to make rural health and well-being matter at local, national, and international levels by fostering outstanding graduates and impactful research.
LRHS offers a wide range of health courses including dentistry, oral health, nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, pharmacy, biomedical sciences (onshore and offshore), physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology, exercise physiology, exercise science and occupational therapy. At LRHS we deliver an established Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours from our Bendigo campus.
As part of our dynamic team, you will:
- Create, coordinate and deliver engaging learning experiences including tutorials, practical classes, workshops, clinical simulations, field excursions, and online or asynchronous activities.
- Lean and coordinate subjects and specific course elements related to paramedicine and clinical or industry practice.
- Innovate and evaluate contemporary teaching methods to deliver high-quality paramedicine education and prepare practice-ready graduates.
- Actively contribute to student recruitment and promotional activities for paramedicine and other LRHS courses.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local, national, and international partners to enhance teaching and clinical placement opportunities in paramedicine and rural health.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Postgraduate qualification, such as Masters or PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University and the paramedicine profession, dual Registration as a Paramedic and Registered Nurse would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and curriculum development.
- Demonstrated clinical/industry experience as a paramedic.
- Clear understanding of the accreditation requirements and skill capabilities of an entry-level paramedic
- Passion for rural health and wellbeing and an understanding of rural health care needs.
Essential Compliance Requirements
To hold this La Trobe University, position the occupant must:
• Be registered with Paramedicine Board of Australia | AHPRA
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go
Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- 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, Sunday 5th January 2025
Position Enquiries: Lisa Hanson, HOD of Rural Allied Health
via email L.Hanson@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Lecturer-Paramed-TF.pdf
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;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is 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.
