Details - Lecturer, Family Therapy (Teaching Focused)

About the position

• Fixed Term, Part-time (0.5FTE) until 31 December 2026
• Located at Bouverie Centre
• Level B Classification
• Base salary from $114,855 + 17% superannuation

A Level B, Lecturer with a teaching-focused appointment in postgraduate family therapy programs is responsible for developing curriculum, coordinating and delivering subjects, teaching and supporting students, assessing learning, and managing associated administrative tasks. The role involves creating engaging learning experiences, adopting innovative and evidence-based curriculum design (including online and blended methods), supervising students in professional training, contributing to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure a high-quality student experience. Additional duties may include mentoring, sharing best practices, and undertaking other responsibilities as directed by departmental leadership.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• PhD or Masters degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area (family therapy).
• Demonstrated record of experience as a family therapy practitioner, with broad knowledge of practice in this field
• Professional membership (or eligibility for) with the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT)
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in postgraduate family therapy subjects in different modalities
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and produce outputs related to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or program improvement more generally.

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

 PD - Lecturer, Family Therapy, Teaching Focused.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 Sunday, 11 January 2026

Position Enquiries:         Dr Karli Treyvaud - Head of Department, Psychology, Counselling & Therapy
Email:                             k.treyvaud@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; and
• Cover Letter; and
• A separate document addressing ALL of the Essential Criteria (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

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