Details - Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

We are reducing the overall use of academic casual employment and providing meaningful pathways for casual academic staff to ongoing academic employment through our casual consolidation project.

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.

We’re seeking an engaging and collaborative academic to contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, and student support across our accredited undergraduate and postgraduate Speech Pathology programs.

Your impact

As a Lecturer (Level B – Teaching Focused), you will:

• Deliver innovative and engaging lectures, tutorials and practical sessions
• Develop and coordinate subjects to enhance student learning outcomes
• Contribute to course design, teaching innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support student placements and act as a mentor to junior colleagues
• Engage with the profession and wider community to strengthen educational relevance and impact

What we’re looking for

You will bring:

• Proven effectiveness in teaching, curriculum design and subject coordination
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A collaborative and inclusive mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement
• A current (or willingness to obtain) Victorian Working With Children Check

How to apply

Closing date:

Position Enquiries: Melissa Barnes E. Melissa.Barnes@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner E. m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below: PD-Level-B-TF Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education casual consolidation 2026 (1).docx

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume
• A response to the essential and desirable criteria

Please scroll down to apply.

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.