Associate Lecturer

• Campus Independent - Can be based at La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) or one of our regional campuses within Victoria.
• Continuing, Part time opportunity
• .80 FTE / 4 days a week
• Level A Academic (Teaching Focused)
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

A Level A, Associate Lecturer with a teaching focused appointment is expected to contribute to developing curriculum, assist in the coordination of subjects, teach, assess, and support students as they learn. In addition, a teaching focused academic will support the administrative functions of the discipline and department as well as undertake scholarly work relevant to the scholarship of learning and teaching.

An associate lecturer will provide general academic support for undergraduate and postgraduate subjects in the department, particularly those in counselling and rehabilitation counselling disciplines. This will include contributing to oversight of subject tutors, assisting in the coordination of subjects, timetabling and reporting and undertaking related teaching and marking.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Completion of a Bachelor Honours degree (or Grad Cert/Grad Diploma; AQF level 8) in a relevant discipline.

• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

• Experience in using subject administrative systems effectively, including timetabling, learning management systems, results reporting, and student record systems.

• Evidence of innovative teaching-related initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a collaborative and collegial manner.

• Ability to engage with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• On site childcare facilities
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

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How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Monday 29th September 2025

Position Enquiries:  Karli Treyvaud, Head of Department, Psychology, Counselling and Therapy

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Recruitment Enquiries: Yola El-hassanieh, Talent Acquisition Operations Officer

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

PD - Associate Lecturer

Only candidates with Full Working Rights for the full duration, currently residing in Australia may apply for this position.

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

• A Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page); an
• An up to date Resume; and
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria 'Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is 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 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