* Part time 0.8FTE
* Continuing
* Bundoora Campus
* Be part of a passionate and innovative team
About the position
The School of Nursing and Midwifery has a long and proud history as one of the oldest tertiary nursing and midwifery schools in Australia. We offer education programs in midwifery and nursing that foster lifelong learning including undergraduate, postgraduate, research higher degrees and continuing professional development programs. Our goal is to improve community health and wellbeing locally, nationally and internationally, by producing outstanding graduates, and research outcomes, that set best practice in the disciplines of midwifery and nursing. The School is recognised nationally and internationally for its research. It is also home to two highly regarded research centres. The Judith Lumley Centre and the Australian Institute of Primary Care and Ageing play a strong role in our research success and impact.
The School is seeking a Level B academic with expertise in contemporary midwifery practice and facilitating undergraduate and postgraduate education. The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the research reputation of the midwifery discipline in the School, meaningfully engage with local hospital partners, and undertake research resulting in publications with leading publishers in the field.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
o PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
o Registered or eligible to register as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
o Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development.
o Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.
o Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
o 17% employer contributed superannuation
o On site child care facilities
o Flexible work arrangements
o Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Tuesday 2 nd September 2025
Position Enquiries Helen McLachlan, Professor, Midwifery
via email H.McLachlan@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via email: Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
o Cover letter,
o An up-to-date resume and;
o 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 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement .