Clinical Educator Speech Pathology (CP)

La Trobe University; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 114,855 - 135,633; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a Clinical Educator for Speech Pathology to supervise students during clinical placements and maintain high standards of care. The position is part-time, located at the Bundoora campus, offering between $114,855 and $135,633 plus superannuation. Candidates must have a Master’s degree and be registered with Speech Pathology Australia. The role promises an engaging environment focused on student development and community service.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent relevant knowledge.
• Proven ability to assess and intervene in speech disorders.
• Effective supervision of students required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students during clinical placements.
• Maintain own clinical practice registration.
• Participate in student assessment.

Skills

Evidence-based assessment

Student supervision

Teaching clinical skills

Education

Master’s degree in relevant discipline

Registration with Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Job Details

• Continuing, Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Two positions available
• Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• $114,855 - $135,633 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (SAHHSS) at La Trobe University offers student-led internal clinics in Speech Pathology, Podiatry, and Orthoptics at its Bundoora campus, with plans to expand into Occupational Therapy and other disciplines in the coming years. These clinics provide quality clinical services to the community and create a supportive learning environment for students to build their professional competencies.

Responsibilities

The Level B Clinical Educator, Speech Pathology, plays a key role in supervising and supporting students during clinical placements, ensuring high standards of care and student development, while also maintaining their own clinical practice registration and participating in student assessment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience as appropriate and recognised by the University/Profession for the relevant discipline.
• Proven ability to provide evidence based assessment and intervention for children with speech and language disorders.
• Proven ability to provide effective supervision of students.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching clinical skills in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes.
• You must also be a registered practitioner with Speech Pathology Australia.

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

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday, 14 December 2025

Position Enquiries: Ashlee Basile - Clinical Education Lead, Speech Pathology

Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment Enquiries: [e-mail]

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 all of the Essential Criteria located in the Position Description

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.

Why La Trobe

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll 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 the future.