Details - Lecturer, Speech Pathology

• Full time basis
• Continuing permanent opportunity commencing early January 2026
• Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Level B Academic
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

This position sits within the Discipline of Speech Pathology in the Department of Community and Clinical Health. The Discipline of Speech Pathology offers a four-year Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) degree and a two-year Master of Speech Pathology. Both programs received accreditation from Speech Pathology Australia in 2023.

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 areas.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, subject coordination, and curriculum development.
• Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students.
• High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate self-awareness, see things from another person’s perspective and actively seek out and act on feedback to improve knowledge, skills and behaviour.
• Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and evidence of success in securing research funding.
• Ability to teach in the discipline’s key areas.
• Ability to demonstrate self-awareness, see things from another person’s perspective and actively seek out and act on feedback to improve knowledge, skills and behaviour.
• Ability to work collaboratively, recognise the value of diversity and model accountability, connectedness, innovation and care.
• Ability to think creatively, explore new ideas and respectfully challenge existing practices in order to improve current ways of working.
• Ability to build a culture of continuous improvement, implementing ideas generated by team members.

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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 Wednesday 10 December 2025

Position Enquiries:    Shane Erickson, Senior Lecturer Speech Pathology

Email:  S.Erickson@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:  Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

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

  PD Lecturer, Speech Pathology (Full time).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:

• A Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria dot points located in the PD under ‘Skills and Knowledge’

Please scroll down to apply.

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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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