- Full-time (or Part-time available), Continuing
- Level B Teaching Focused Position
- La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Location
About the Role
In this role, you will coordinate and teach into several anatomy subjects, ensuring cohesive curriculum delivery, high-quality learning experiences and alignment with accreditation and professional standards. Due to the significant volume of anatomy teaching within physiotherapy programs, candidates must have a physiotherapy background to effectively integrate applied and clinical anatomy into the curriculum, enhance interprofessional connections, and contribute to ongoing subject redevelopment and innovation.
You will contribute to a culture of excellence in learning and teaching through evidence-based practice, scholarly engagement and active involvement in subject and course design, delivery and review. The role also includes mentoring sessional and early-career staff, supporting continuous improvement, and contributing to the operational and strategic development of the Anatomy discipline.
Skills and knowledge required for the position
- A PhD or equivalent accreditation/standing recognised by the University and profession as appropriate to the discipline of Anatomy or a closely aligned field.
- Clinical qualification and experience in physiotherapy, with demonstrated ability to integrate applied clinical perspectives into anatomy teaching for allied health students.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and subject coordination across face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, evidenced by strong student feedback, peer review, teaching awards, or other credible indicators of teaching quality.
- Demonstrated ability to design, deliver and evaluate engaging, evidence-informed and clinically relevant curriculum, including contributions to subject and/or course redevelopment.
- Demonstrated engagement with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and/or clinical research, with a clear trajectory of developing expertise in these areas.
Please view the position description for all other Duties and Essential skills/requirements required for the position.
Essential Requirements:
To hold this La Trobe University position the occupant must:
- hold, or be willing to undertake and pass, a Victorian Working With Children Check; AND
- take personal accountability to comply with all University policies, procedures and legislative or regulatory obligations; including but not limited to TEQSA and the Higher Education Threshold Standards.
Position Description:
PD_Level B_TF_Anatomy_2025 Updated.pdf
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How to apply
Closing date: Monday the 5th of January, 2026
Position enquiries: Laura Whitburn, Senior Lecturer, Anatomy
Email: L.WHITBURN@LATROBE.EDU.AU
Recruitment enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- An up to date resume; and
- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the position, addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the position description under "Skills and knowledge required for the position."
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Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
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
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