"Lecturer, Speech Pathology (Teaching Focussed) - Bendigo"

Job Description:

• Fixed Term/Full Time Appointment until 05/02/2027/Lecturer/Level B Teaching Focussed
• Role located at La Trobe University’s Bendigo Campus
• Salary Band $114,855-$135,633 including 17% Superannuation and a range of employee benefits
• Shape future curriculum and subject delivery to create a world-class student experience

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 Speech Pathology programs include the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), delivered at Melbourne and Bendigo. You will lead curriculum development, deliver engaging teaching, and pursue scholarly work to advance education in your professional field.

Some of your duties will include

• Develop, coordinate and teach a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or studio sessions.
• Keep abreast of innovations in teaching and learning in areas such as, but not restricted to, online and blended delivery and incorporate where appropriate, to continually develop professional practice skills/knowledge and expertise.
• Participate in innovative course level curriculum design, development and review.
• Coordinate subjects and or coordinate instances of subjects within the course offerings for Speech Pathology or related to clinical practise
• Implement and evaluate innovative methods to deliver speech pathology related teaching content to develop entry level speech pathologists

Skills & Experience

• Masters or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development.
• High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
• Demonstrated clinical experience as a speech pathologist
• Clear understanding of the accreditation requirements and skill capabilities of an entry-level speech pathologist

*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, Speech Pathology (TF) - Bendigo.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.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

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.