- Fixed Term – 18 months
- Full Time
- Position based at Bundoora
- Salary Level B starting from $114,855 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
The appointee will contribute to curriculum development, coordinate subjects, prepare and deliver subjects including teaching, consultation and marking, facilitate links between the school and industry, and undertake scholarly research and dissemination relevant to the development of learning and teaching in Finance.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Develop, coordinate and deliver a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of workshops, practical classes, demonstrations, simulations, and other experiential learning and engagement activities.
- Demonstrate a scholarly approach to learning and teaching by contributing to La Trobe’s Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) including outputs relating to disciplinary teaching pedagogy and sharing of good practice through conference and seminar presentations.
- Participate in innovative course level curriculum design, development and review.
- Demonstrate effectiveness by taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate learning and teaching initiatives.
- With mentoring support, as appropriate, obtain funding from internal or external sources for teaching improvement projects.
- Co-supervise postgraduate research students as required.
- Represent discipline/program or school at external events.
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 area.
- Demonstrated competence in teaching, subject coordination and curriculum development.
- Evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved student experience, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of these initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT).
- Capability to obtain funding for learning and teaching improvement projects from internal or external grants/contracts/consultancies.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site childcare 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 24th March 2026
Position Enquiries: Darren Henry, HOD Accounting, D.A., Economics and Finance
Email: D.Henry@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.
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.
