"Lecturer/Level B Teaching Focussed"

About the position

La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) is Australia’s largest rural health school, with campuses in Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, and Albury-Wodonga. We offer a wide range of health programs and are committed to improving rural health and wellbeing through graduates and research.

Our Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) combines in-person and online learning with strong industry partnerships, giving students valuable placement experiences in diverse health and human service settings. The program is focused on building social work capacity in regional and rural communities.

A Level B teaching-focused academic will work independently to design curriculum, coordinate subjects, teach, and support student learning. The role also involves contributing to discipline administration and engaging in scholarly activities that advance learning and teaching in the field.

Some of your duties will include

• Lead curriculum design and development by creating innovative, evidence-based subjects and courses that integrate employability skills, promote student success, and meet accreditation and policy requirements.
• Oversee student assessment processes, including the preparation, validation, marking, and moderation of assessments, and provide constructive, timely, and fair feedback in line with university policies and procedures.
• Deliver student-focused support, such as consultation and guidance, to foster positive learning outcomes and address individual learning needs.
• Incorporate technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance learning in face-to-face, blended, and online settings.

Skills & Experience

• Postgraduate qualification such as a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the Social Work discipline.
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, and evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards, peer-review of teaching, formal training (eg a graduate certificate) or through other equivalent forms of evidence.
• Relevant contemporary clinical/professional experience as relevant in social work.
• Consolidated skills in the use of evidence-based practice in social work and human services and teaching and learning.

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

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

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: Sunday 4th January, 2026 @ 11:55pm

Please note: This opportunity is open only to applicants who hold the full rights to work in Australia.

Position Enquiries: Dr Lisa Hanson, Head of Department of Rural Allied Health, Physiotherapy, La Trobe Rural Health School, Email: l.hanson@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email: v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

PD-Lecturer, Social Work (TF) Shepparton.pdf

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

• A Cover letter;
• An up-to-date resume and;
• Response to Key Selection Criteria located in the position description.