Lecturer, Health Policy

• Full-Time, Continuing
• Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• Attractive remuneration, 17% super, and leave loading

About the position

The Department of Public Health is a leading authority in many areas of public health including health policy, health promotion, health systems, services and management, digital health and analytics, health information management and informatics, and occupational health.

A Level B Lecturer teaching and research academic is expected to develop curriculum, teach, and undertake research or other scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field. An academic at this level will make a significant contribution to the discipline at the national level.

The lecturer will be expected to teach into and coordinate designated subjects in the undergraduate and postgraduate programs and to work in co-operation with the course coordinator(s) and discipline lead to deliver an overall outstanding student experience. Support and/or delivery of short courses may also form part of the required teaching activities.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• PhD or near completion of a PhD, or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
• Discipline expertise in health policy, governance, or legal and regulatory issues in healthcare/public health.
• Demonstrated competence in public health teaching and curriculum development; completion of a Graduate
• Certificate in Higher Education, or similar qualification/training, would be an advantage.
• Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.
• Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and evidence of success in securing research funding.
• High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• 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.

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

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What La Trobe University can offer you!

• 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, 14th June 2023

Position Enquiries:  Deborah Gleeson, Associate Professor, Discipline Cluster Lead

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  Bianca Trajanov, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD - Lecturer, Health Policy.pdf

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 each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria 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.

Don't meet all the selection criteria? If you are interested, we want to hear from you. It’s not all about what you know, but what you can bring to La Trobe University and the team. We value varied experiences and if successful, will support you in further development.

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.