Clinical Practitioner (Nursing and Midwifery) Fixed term Nov 2026

Clinical Practitioner (Nursing and Midwifery) Fixed term Nov 2026

Job No.: 569861

Work type: Fixed Term

Fixed term until 20 November 2026

About the Role Youll work closely with expert clinicians and academic staff delivering high-quality education and mentoring students during clinical placements. The role is based at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus with potential to work across Alfred Health Austin Health Northern Health and Melbourne Health clinical schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging undergraduate teaching through lectures practical classes workshops and clinical sessions.
• Prepare and mark student assessments ensuring fair and timely feedback.
• Participate in curriculum design and review embedding employability skills and evaluating educational innovations.
• Mentor and supervise students during clinical placements liaising with external partners.
• Continue developing your professional practice and contribute to the Schools research and teaching excellence.
• Undertake administrative duties as required by the Associate Dean (Academic) or Dean of School.

Essential Criteria

• Masters degree or equivalent accreditation in nursing and/or midwifery.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and curriculum development with evidence of high student feedback or teaching awards.
• Recent and relevant clinical/professional experience in nursing and/or midwifery.
• Strong analytical organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and model La Trobes cultural qualities: Connectedness Innovation Accountability and Care.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• 17% employer contributed superannuation.
• On-site child care.
• Staff and family study discounts.
• Access to inspiring campuses and a supportive inclusive community.
• La Trobe

  At La Trobe youll join a vibrant community committed to diversity inclusion and social justice. We value and support staff from all backgrounds and strive to create a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

  Position enquiries: Jason Watson E :

  Recruitment enquiries: Melissa Magaton: E.

  Closing date: 19 January 2026

  Please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential skills for the role.

  Position Description: Advertisement – fixed term November

  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 .

Advertised: 15/12/2025

Closing Date: 19/1/2026