- Part time 0.8FTE
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Salary from $118,530 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rated)
To be eligible, you must (a) Have casual experience totalling at least two (2) teaching sessions at La Trobe University in the previous two (2) years; (b) Have not held a continuing position in a university in the previous three (3) years.
About the position
The Discipline of Anatomy at La Trobe University delivers an extensive suite of anatomy subjects across a wide range of professional and non-accredited courses, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise and sport science, speech pathology, paramedicine, nursing and midwifery, and biomedicine. To support this breadth, the discipline requires an academic with strong foundational anatomical expertise, alongside applied clinical insight relevant to allied health practice.
Duties at this level will include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate and deliver anatomy subjects across multiple allied health, sport and exercise science, nursing and midwifery, and biomedicine courses, ensuring high-quality and inclusive teaching in lectures, practicals, workshops, online and blended learning environments.
- Lead and contribute to subject and course curriculum design, redevelopment, and review, incorporating contemporary evidence, digital learning innovations, and discipline-specific pedagogical approaches.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- A PhD or equivalent accreditation/standing recognised by the University and profession as appropriate to the discipline of Anatomy or a closely aligned field.
- 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 refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Anatomy Level B casual consolidation 2026.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Monday 18th May 2026
Position Enquiries: Laura Whitburn, Associate Professor Anatomy
Email: L.Whitburn@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.
