Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Environmental Health

6 days ago


Bundoora, Victoria, Australia La Trobe University Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Full time, Continuing opportunity
  • Based at La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
  • Level B/C Teaching & Research
  • Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

The Lecturer role requires the development, coordination and teaching of a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of various class types. The role requires the conduct of high impact research as a member of a team or independently and produce conference/seminar papers and publications from that research.

The Senior Lecturer position furthers these responsibilities, by providing leadership and mentoring to others in subject or course level curriculum design and the development and delivery of teaching. The entails supervising Higher Degree by Research (HDR), Honours and postgraduate students.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

  • Completion of a PhD in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area; completion of a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, or similar qualification/training, would be an advantage.
  • A Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health), Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health), Bachelor of Public Health (Environmental Health) or equivalent which is accredited by Environmental Health Australia and be eligible for membership of Environmental Health Australia (EHA).
  • Discipline expertise in environmental health; broader public health expertise (for example, health policy and law, and population approaches) would be an advantage.
  • Demonstrated competence in environmental health teaching and curriculum development.
  • Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.
  • Demonstrated record of achievement as a leading practitioner with a reputation for skills, knowledge and expertise at a state/national level.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students.

Additional Criteria for Senior Lecturer

  • Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership at course/program/research group or similar level.
  • Strong record of research publication, with appropriate evidence of quality and impact.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:

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 Wednesday 15 October 2025

Position Enquiries: Jodi Oakman

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Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment Team

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

PD - Level B (T&R) Environmental

PD - Level C (T&R) Environmental

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;
  • An up to date resume; and
  • A separate document addressing responses to the essential criteria located within the PD

Please scroll down to apply.

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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


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