Clinical Practitioner Social Work TO

Job No.:569850

Work type:Fixed Term

• Fixed Term/Part Time Appointment 02/02/2028 (0.6FTE)/Lecturer/Level B Teaching Only
• Role located at La Trobe Universitys Mildura Campus
• Salary Band $80628 - $95215 including 17% Superannuation and a range of employee benefits
• Drive the delivery of curriculum and subject delivery plans for 2026 onwards to enhance the student experience

About the position

La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) is Australias largest rural health school with campuses in Bendigo Mildura Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga. We offer diverse health programs and are committed to improving rural health and wellbeing through impactful graduates and research.

Our Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is delivered across LRHS campuses and Bundoora combining in-person online and flexible learning with strong industry partnerships. Students gain valuable experience through clinical placements and diverse health and human service settings supporting social work capacity in regional and rural communities.

A Level B Clinical Practitioner is responsible for developing and delivering social work including direct teaching curriculum design and use of innovative technologies to enhance the student experience. The role also supports course accreditation and works collaboratively to prepare future nursing professionals. Teaching and related activities may comprise up to 100% of the workload.

Some of your duties will include:

• Coordinate and teach subjects primarily at the undergraduate level providing a high-quality learning experience and using a range of engaging teaching methods including face-to-face and online lectures workshops practical sessions seminars simulation and clinical training and other asynchronous activities.
• Oversee subject learning management platforms and handle administrative tasks related to subject management and teaching team coordination to ensure compliance and support student engagement.
• Initiate design and participate in evidence-based innovative subject and course-level curriculum design (including embedding employability capabilities) to enhance the student experience and success.
• Preparation and marking of student assessments including validation and moderation.
• Student consultation and provision of constructive fair and timely feedback on learning to students following policies and procedures for assessment and moderation.

Skills & Experience

• A Masters or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the Social Work discipline.
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching curriculum development and subject coordination in face-to-face blended and/or online modes and evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys teaching excellence awards peer-review of teaching or through other equivalent forms of evidence.
• Relevant contemporary clinical/professional experience as relevant in social work.
• Consolidated skills in the use of evidence-based practice in social work and human services and teaching and learning.

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

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How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 4^th January 2026 @ 11:55pm

**Please note: This opportunity is open only to applicants who hold the full rights to work in Australia**.

Position Enquiries: Dr Lisa Hanson Head of Department of Rural Allied Health Physiotherapy La Trobe Rural Health School Email:

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner Email:

Position Description below:

PD-Clinical Practitioner Social Work -

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• A Cover letter;
• An up-to-date resume and;
• Response to Key Selection Criteria located in the position description.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative global university where youll 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 future

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.