"Lecturer, Level B (Teaching Focused), Neuropsychology"

Job Description:

• Part-Time 0.6FTE
• Continuing
• Position based at the La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• Salary Level B starting from $114,855 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)

About the position

A Level B, Lecturer with a teaching focused appointment is expected to develop curriculum, coordinate subjects, teach, assess, support students as they learn, and effectively attend to administrative duties.

An academic at this level will work in collaboration with colleagues to deliver an outstanding student experience for students completing postgraduate psychology programs. They will undertake scholarly work relevant to the development of learning and teaching in this discipline or professional field. This position may also include supervision of students undertaking professional training and research. Expertise in clinical neuropsychology would be advantageous.

Duties at this level will include:

• Coordinate and teach subjects which provide a high-quality learning experience that engages students, including providing constructive, fair, and timely feedback on learning.
• Initiate and participate in design of innovative and effective curriculum which reflects developing best practice nationally and internationally, utilising various methodologies including online and blended learning, and including taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate how these initiatives improve the student experience.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• PhD or Masters degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area.
• Professional qualification and experience, including:
  • Full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
  • Approved or eligibility for approval as a supervising psychologist at the higher degree program level by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
  • Endorsement as a specialist in a relevant sub-discipline with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) is not required but would be an advantage (especially clinical neuropsychology).
  • Experience in clinical neuropsychology would be an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.

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

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site childcare 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 Tuesday the 7th of April 2026

Position Enquiries: Karli Treyvaud, HOD, Psychology, Counselling & Therapy

Email: K.Treyvaud@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Position description: 570267 PD-Lecturer, Level B_TF, Neuropsych_2026.docx

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

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

• 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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