Lecturer in Paramedicine,

**Work type**:Continuing
- Full time
- Continuing
- Bendigo
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

**About the position**

The La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) is the largest rural health school in Australia, with campuses based in Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, and Albury-Wodonga. We aim to make rural health and well-being matter at local, national, and international levels by fostering outstanding graduates and impactful research.

LRHS offers a wide range of health courses including dentistry, oral health, nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, pharmacy, biomedical sciences (onshore and offshore), physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology, exercise physiology, exercise science and occupational therapy. At LRHS we deliver an established Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours from our Bendigo campus.

As part of our dynamic team, you will:

- Create, coordinate and deliver engaging learning experiences including tutorials, practical classes, workshops, clinical simulations, field excursions, and online or asynchronous activities.
- Innovate and evaluate contemporary teaching methods to deliver high-quality paramedicine education and prepare practice-ready graduates.
- Actively contribute to student recruitment and promotional activities for paramedicine and other LRHS courses.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local, national, and international partners to enhance teaching and clinical placement opportunities in paramedicine and rural health.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for this position, you will have:

- _Postgraduate qualification, such as Masters or PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University and the paramedicine profession, dual Registration as a Paramedic and Registered Nurse would be an advantage._
- _Demonstrated experience in teaching and curriculum development._
- _Demonstrated clinical/industry experience as a paramedic._ _
- _Clear understanding of the accreditation requirements and skill capabilities of an entry-level paramedic_
- _Passion for rural health and wellbeing and an understanding of rural health care needs._

**Essential Compliance Requirements**

To hold this La Trobe University, position the occupant must:

- Be registered with Paramedicine Board of Australia | AHPRA
- 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**:

- **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, Sunday 5th January 2025

**Position Enquiries**:Lisa Hanson, HOD of Rural Allied Health

**Recruitment Enquiries**:Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
- **Cover letter,**:

- **An up-to-date resume;**:

- **A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is in the position description.**

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

**_ 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_**.