La Trobe University in Australia invites applications for vacant Research and Academic Positions, an Australian multi-campus public research university with its flagship campus located in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria and the twelfth university in Australia.
Research and Academic Positions
| Job | Closes |
|---|---|
| Lecturer, Speech Pathology (TF) | 27 Jan 2026 |
| This position sits within the Discipline of Speech Pathology in the Department of Community and Clinical Health. | |
| Manager, Academic Services | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Collaborate with academic colleagues, influence key stakeholders and contribute to the strategic leadership of Student Administration. | |
| School Technical Assistant | 26 Jan 2026 |
| This role is based within the Science cluster of the Facilities and Technical Services (FTS) team, supporting the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment (SABE) and School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport at the Bundoora campus. | |
| Senior Research Fellow, Australian Centre for AI in Medical Innovation | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Support research projects and activities through engagement with industry and research partners to meet the centre’s research and industry engagement goals. | |
| Lecturer – Health Promotion (TF) | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Join La Trobe and contribute to curriculum development, subject coordination, teaching, and student support across the university. | |
| Strategy and Planning Advisor | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Help shape the future of academic and operational planning, drive key strategies, deliver actionable insights, and ensure governance excellence at La Trobe. | |
| Future Student Consultant | 11 Jan 2026 |
| The Future Student Consultant works as part of the Smart Contact Centre to deliver a personalised, trusted and experience to prospective students. | |
| Senior Coordinator Human Research Ethics | 18 Jan 2026 |
| We seek a Human Research Ethics expert to manage policy development, reporting and provide support to ethics review bodies and the research community. | |
| Clinical Practitioner (Nursing and Midwifery) – Continuing | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Join La Trobe University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery as a Level B Clinical Practitioner. This part-time, continuing position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching and curriculum development, supporting undergraduate students in nursing and midwifery across our clinical school networks. | |
| Clinical Practitioner (Nursing and Midwifery) Fixed term Nov 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Join La Trobe University’s renowned School of Nursing and Midwifery as a Level B Clinical Practitioner. This part-time, fixed-term position (until 20 November 2026) offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching and curriculum development, supporting undergraduate students in nursing and midwifery across our clinical school networks. | |
Clinical Practitioner (Nursing and Midwifery) Fixed Term May 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Join La Trobe University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery as a Level B Clinical Practitioner. This part-time, fixed-term position (until 29 May 2026) offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching and curriculum development, supporting undergraduate students in nursing and midwifery across our clinical school networks. | |
| Coordinator, Advancement Data and Systems | 15 Jan 2026 |
| This position supports the Advancement team by managing and streamlining data requests and system use to facilitate the university’s philanthropic, alumni, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. | |
| Coordinator, Alumni Engagement | 15 Jan 2026 |
| This position supports the planning and execution of activities designed to strengthen relationships between alumni and the University. | |
| Coordinator, Advancement Communications | 15 Jan 2026 |
| This position creates and manages alumni-focused content to enhance engagement and showcase achievements across key University channels, in alignment with Advancement priorities. | |
| Senior Coordinator, Development (Trust and Foundations) | 15 Jan 2026 |
| This position advances the university’s philanthropic goals by securing funding, preparing grant proposals, and managing relationships with donors and grant-making organisations, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. | |
| Clinical Education Lead Occupational Therapy (CP) | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Engage in the supervision of students participating in clinical placement subjects and lead the assessment of students’ entry-level competencies and clinical skills. | |
| Research Officer | 1 Feb 2026 |
| This research-only position offers an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary and international team | |
| Lecturer Psychology (TF) | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Share your teaching skills and clinical knowledge to deliver an outstanding student experience for students completing postgraduate psychology programs. | |
| Senior Producer | 21 Jan 2026 |
| An exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity and strong background in delivering high quality brand and marketing production projects. | |
| Senior Lecturer, Nursing | 13 Jan 2026 |
| This teaching and research position is responsible for developing curriculum, teaching, conducting research and providing leadership in their field, making a notable impact nationally. | |
Lecturer, Chemistry (Teaching Focused) | 11 Jan 2026 |
| A Level B teaching-focused academic is responsible for curriculum development, subject coordination, teaching, and scholarly work. | |
| Finance Business Partner | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Provide support and guidance to stakeholders managing the University’s financial performance. | |
| Research Fellow – Quantitative ecologist | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Join the Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems and contribute to nationally and internationally recognised research on sustainable freshwater management. | |
| Director, Alumni and Supporter Engagement | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Transform Lives. Shape the Future. | |
| Senior Executive Support | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Take your career in an exciting, rewarding direction supporting strategies and initiatives in the Research and Industry Engagement Portfolio. | |
| Future Student Consultant | 11 Jan 2026 |
| The Future Student Consultant works as part of the Smart Contact Centre to deliver a personalised, trusted and experience to prospective students. | |
| Senior Officer Admissions | 11 Jan 2026 |
| A pivotal role in delivering enrolment and onboarding for learners through targeted project initiatives. | |
| Lecturer, Biomedical Sciences (Teaching Focused) | 18 Jan 2026 |
| A Level B teaching focused academic is expected to teach and/or undertake other scholarly work relevant to the development of the discipline of Biomedical Sciences. | |
MOBIUS Postdoctoral Research Officer | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Contribute to industry-partnered research projects based on polymer science and engineering located in Bendigo. | |
| Research Assistant | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre seek to employ a Research Assistant to work on an evaluation project funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency. | |
| Senior Lecturer, Nursing and Midwifery | 18 Jan 2026 |
| La Trobe University invites applications for the role of Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery within the renowned La Trobe Rural Health School. | |
| Senior Lecturer, Dental Education – T&R or TF | 11 Jan 2026 |
| A newly created role for an experienced and innovative academic to contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality teaching and a commitment to student learning outcomes. | |
| Senior Lecturer, Dentistry and Oral Health – T&R | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Shape the next generation of oral health professionals while contributing to high-quality teaching, research, and leadership within our growing academic team. | |
| Research Centre Director – AIPCA | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Join a university committed to excellence, innovation and impact. At La Trobe, you’ll lead a world class research institute shaping the future of primary care and ageing in Australia and beyond. | |
| La Trobe University PhD Scholarship “AI-driven microscopy and spectroscopy” | |
| Funded by ONI NIDG award: Connecting Spatial and Spectral Information: Understanding Complex Materials Systems at the Molecular Level with Machine Learning. | |
| La Trobe University PhD Scholarship “Cancer Biology and Machine Learning” | |
| Funded by ONI NIDG award: Connecting Spatial and Spectral Information: Understanding Complex Materials Systems at the Molecular Level with Machine Learning | |
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| Indigenous Australian candidates; register your Expression of Interest here to receive regular job vacancy information at La Trobe University. | |
