"Senior Lecturer, Nursing"

Job Description:

• Full-Time, Continuing position
• Primarily based at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus though the successful applicant may choose to work from other La Trobe Clinical School locations based around metropolitan Melbourne
• Level C Classification
• Base Salary from $139,792 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at La Trobe University offers a wide range of teaching and research programs in Nursing, Midwifery, and related fields. With strong clinical partnerships in major Melbourne hospitals, the school provides hands-on clinical experience and supports innovative education and research. It is recognised both nationally and internationally for excellence in nursing and midwifery education and research, with programs designed to foster practice change and staff development.

Key responsibilities will include providing academic leadership through coordination of courses, designing and teaching high-quality, innovative curricula for undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students and mentoring colleagues in curriculum development and teaching delivery. The position also involves conducting and leading impactful research, publishing findings, supervising research students, securing research funding, and contributing to a strong research culture at La Trobe. Additional duties include representing the school at external events and managing relevant leadership and administrative tasks.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have completed a PhD or recognised equivalent, demonstrated excellence and commitment in curriculum development and teaching, proven leadership at program or research group level, and a strong record of mentoring and supervising students across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels.

You should also exhibit the ability to foster students’ intellectual growth and career aspirations, have a history of successful research student supervision, and maintain a robust portfolio of impactful research publications.

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

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Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care 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 13th January, 2026

Position Enquiries: Dr Joshua Allen, Associate Professor, Nursing/Discipline Lead – Pre-registration Programmes

Email: josh.allen@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@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; and
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document responding to ALL the Essential Criteria located in the Position Description

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

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.

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 the future