Senior Course Designer

Job Description:

• Full-time position
• Fixed-term until 31/12/2027
• Located at the La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• HEO8
• Base salary from $119,264 per annum + 17% Superannuation

About the position

The Senior Course Designer will lead the design, development and delivery of a new Professional Certificate for educators and practitioners across a range of disciplines. The Professional Certificate will focus on critical cultural self-reflection, cultural safety and decolonising curricula, underpinned by a strong commitment to Indigenous leadership and partnership.

The role will embed a robust evaluation framework across the design, implementation and pilot phases, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability. A key aspect of the role involves meaningful consultation and collaboration with Community to co-design curriculum content, ensuring the Professional Certificate reflects a genuine and respectful partnership approach.

Interstate and regional travel will be required at various stages to support Community consultation, gather feedback and seek endorsement throughout the development and implementation process.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Masters degree or equivalent professional expertise and standing recognised by Indigenous Communities, and profession/university as appropriate.
• Demonstrated familiarity, sensitivity and respect for the diverse needs, aspirations and cultures of Indigenous societies.
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate with stakeholder, industry and Community partners to enhance teaching and research initiatives.
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of Indigenous methodological frameworks and ways of knowing.

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

Position Description PD - Senior Course Design Coordinator

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday the 22nd of April, 2026

Position Enquiries: Catherine Trundle, Senior Lecturer, Public Health Email: C.Trundle@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant Email: m.parker@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 addressing your suitability for the position and the key selection criteria as outlined in the PD; and
• An up-to-date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.