• Part time (0.4EFT), fixed term position until 20^th December 2022
• Located at Mildura Campus
• $85,724 - $94,302 pro rate per annum + up to 12% superannuation

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.  Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

About the position

The role will be based in the School of Education and will work with the Nexus team to support Nexus (Master of teaching) students and liaise with Sunraysia Secondary schools.   The successful candidate will work in Mildura to recruit pre-service teachers from the local region and support Nexus students while they work and study in low SES schools.  In addition, ideally this role includes designing and monitoring online and flexible learning and creating a community of practice for nexus students and school-based teacher-mentors. This role also involves recruitment of the subsequent cohorts of Nexus students .

Skills and Experience

To be successful you will be a qualified teacher with teaching experience in Secondary Schools.  A strong relationship with State Secondary Schools in the Sunraysia District is essential.  You will possess high level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with students from a diverse range of backgrounds.  To succeed you will require a driver's licence and a willingness to travel to other La Trobe University campuses and other venues.

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

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.

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to apply

Closing Date: Sunday 9th February 2020 by 11.55pm AEST.

Position Enquiries:  Professor Jo Lampert +61 3 9479 6367 or j.lampert@latrobe.edu.au

HR/Recruitment Enquiries:  Alyssa Brabender, Recruitment Consultant, +61 3 9479 1102 or a.brabender@latrobe.edu.au

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
• 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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La Trobe Cultural Qualities: 

We are Accountable, We are Connected, We are Innovative, We Care

La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment for all staff. We offer flexible work arrangements that can assist you in balancing your work and other responsibilities.

La Trobe is proud to be a member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena SWAN program to advance gender equality in academia.