• Part-Time (60%), Fixed Term Position until 17 August 2026
• Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• $135,721 - $155,898 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The Clinical Education Lead, Orthoptics, is responsible for managing the daily teaching activities within the School’s Orthoptics Clinic at La Trobe University. This role includes leading and supporting Clinical Educators, overseeing on-campus clinical placements, and collaborating with other Clinical Education Leads to enhance clinical education across the school. The Lead ensures students are supervised as they develop clinical skills while providing a supervised service to patients, requiring significant experience as a clinical practitioner.

In addition to directly supervising students during clinical placements, the Clinical Education Lead is tasked with leading and developing the clinical educator team, coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality clinical services, and maintaining professional standards through ongoing training and competency assessments. The role is integral to both student education and the provision of patient care in the clinic setting.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you must possess a Master’s degree in Orthoptics or clinical experience equivalent to this qualification, along with substantial expertise in clinical education and student supervision. Strong teaching abilities across in-person, blended, and online environments, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a demonstrated capacity to manage and inspire teams are essential. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of Victoria’s health systems, experience building effective stakeholder relationships, and advanced interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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

 PD - Clinical Education Lead - Orthoptics (CP).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  Friday 1 August 2025

Position Enquiries:    Connie Koklanis - k.koklanis@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; and
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

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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.