Associate Professor, Clinical Lead – Pharmacy

Job Description

La Trobe University is seeking an innovative and industry-connected Associate Professor, Clinical Lead – Pharmacy to join our Rural Health School in Bendigo.

This is a pioneering dual appointment, combining senior academic leadership with a significant clinical role in a partnered community pharmacy. You will spend 60% of your time at La Trobe University and 40% in clinical practice—bridging education and real-world pharmacy to deliver lasting impact.

About the role

This unique position is designed to integrate academia and industry, ensuring that pharmacy education evolves alongside contemporary practice.

You will:

• Provide academic leadership in teaching, curriculum innovation, and student experience
• Lead curriculum renewal, aligning programs with emerging pharmacy models and rural health priorities
• Build strong partnerships with industry, professional bodies, and rural health organisations
• Mentor and develop academic and clinical teams
• Drive clinical governance, quality, and innovation within a partnered community pharmacy
• Contribute to the design and delivery of innovative, patient-centred models of care
• Strengthen workforce pipelines and future-ready rural pharmacy capability

Why this role matters

This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to:

• Shape how pharmacy is taught and practised
• Influence workforce development across rural and regional Australia
• Deliver real impact across education, healthcare and community outcomes

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

• A PhD or Masters qualification and recognised standing in pharmacy
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching excellence and curriculum development
• Strong understanding of pharmacy accreditation standards and clinical governance frameworks
• Experience in community pharmacy (retail/commercial) and preferably rural/regional health settings
• Proven ability to build and sustain industry partnerships
• Experience mentoring teams and leading across academic and clinical environments
• A collaborative, innovative mindset with a commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice