La Trobe University is seeking a Clinical Educator in Speech Pathology to deliver onsite services at Jacana School for Autism and at the Bundoora campus. The role includes supervising students and providing evidence-based assessment and intervention for children with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership is required. The position is a fixed term until 12/04/2029, with some travel between sites and pro-rata superannuation.

Job no: 571051

Work type: Continuing

Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)

Categories: Various categories

• Salary range $119,264 - $136,382 plus 17% superannuation

La Trobe has established a number of Research Platforms, including the Bioimaging Platform, to support researchers and enhance their capacity to produce high-quality research. The Bioimaging Platform supports a wide range of research projects by providing researchers with expert advice and access to cutting-edge equipment and technologies in optical and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, histology and image analysis.

A full-time position is now available to support the flow cytometry capability. The key function of this role is to provide expert technical support, service and training in flow cytometry for staff, students and industry partners across the University, in a variety of disciplines, to enable and accelerate their research programs.

The appointee will be primarily responsible for managing the flow cytometry capability, ensuring that instruments are maintained and fully operational, users are trained and competent, and, where required, providing a cell sorting and analysis service and advice on flow cytometry experimental design.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A postgraduate degree in life sciences, with subsequent relevant technical experience; or extensive relevant technical experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Extensive expertise and experience in operating and maintaining flow cytometry equipment, including troubleshooting issues and performing routine replacement of parts, if required.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell biology, immunology and tissue culture, and a publication record in molecular and life sciences.
• Experience in training a range of users, such as students and staff, in flow cytometry, sample preparation techniques, equipment operation and data analysis.

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

PositionEnquiries: Christopher Adda, Director, Research Infrastructure

Only candidates withFullWorkingRights in Australiamay apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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 tosubmitan applicationand 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.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by theWorking with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be requiredto hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National CodeonGender Based Violencein Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities.Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence inpreviousemployment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information toassistindeterminingsuitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment,abuseor threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.

Advertised: Oct AUS Eastern Standard Time

Application close: Oct AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Job no: 571051

Work type: Continuing

Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)

Categories: Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology, Environment & Genetics, Biochemistry & Chemistry

• Full time
• Continuing
• Position based at Bundoora Campus
• Salary range $119,264 - $136,382 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

La Trobe has established a number of Research Platforms, including the Bioimaging Platform, to support researchers and enhance their capacity to produce high-quality research. The Bioimaging Platform supports a wide range of research projects by providing researchers with expert advice and access to cutting-edge equipment and technologies in optical and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, histology and image analysis.

A full-time position is now available to support the flow cytometry capability. The key function of this role is to provide expert technical support, service and training in flow cytometry for staff, students and industry partners across the University, in a variety of disciplines, to enable and accelerate their research programs.

The appointee will be primarily responsible for managing the flow cytometry capability, ensuring that instruments are maintained and fully operational, users are trained and competent, and, where required, providing a cell sorting and analysis service and advice on flow cytometry experimental design.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A postgraduate degree in life sciences, with subsequent relevant technical experience; or extensive relevant technical experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Extensive expertise and experience in operating and maintaining flow cytometry equipment, including troubleshooting issues and performing routine replacement of parts, if required.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell biology, immunology and tissue culture, and a publication record in molecular and life sciences.
• Experience in training a range of users, such as students and staff, in flow cytometry, sample preparation techniques, equipment operation and data analysis.

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

PositionEnquiries:

Christopher Adda, Director, Research Infrastructure

Only candidates withFullWorkingRights in Australiamay apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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 tosubmitan applicationand 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.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by theWorking with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you willbe requiredto hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National CodeonGender Based Violencein Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities.Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence inpreviousemployment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information toassistindeterminingsuitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment,abuseor threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

La Trobe University invites applications for a full-time continuing role to support the flow cytometry capability at the Bundoora campus in Melbourne. The appointee will manage the flow cytometry platform, ensure instruments are maintained and users are trained, and may provide cell sorting and analysis services and design advice for experiments.

The successful candidate will have extensive flow cytometry experience, strong background in cell biology and immunology, and a track record in

La Trobe University in Melbourne (Bundoora) is seeking a full-time specialist to support the Bioimaging Platform by providing expert flow cytometry service, training staff, and enabling high-quality research across disciplines.

You will manage instruments, maintain uptime, offer cell sorting when required, and assist with experimental design. A postgraduate life sciences degree and hands-on flow cytometry experience are essential.

Details - Technical Specialist - Plant Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology Technical Specialist - Plant Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology

Apply now Job no: 571085
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)
Categories: Research, Research and Innovation, HEO8, Animal, Plant & Soil Sciences

• HEO8
• Full-time
• 12-month fixed-term position
• La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) campus location
• Hybrid working arrangements

About the position

The Technical Specialist - Plant Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology will support the Plant SynBio Australia initiative, contributing to the development of innovative plant biotechnology and synthetic biology tools.

Working collaboratively across research teams, the role will support the design and assembly of vectors and gene constructs, molecular analysis of transgenic plants and cells, plant transformation, genome editing and metabolic engineering. The position will contribute to advancing and translating these technologies across agricultural and medicinal crop species.

Skills and knowledge required for the position

• Tertiary qualifications or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience in plant biotechnology or related discipline.
• Demonstrated extensive experience and knowledge in plant biotechnology including vector construction and molecular componentry required for optimal plant transformation, genome editing including SDN-1 modifications, and other synthetic biology applications such as, recombinant protein expression.
• Demonstrated extensive experience and knowledge in coordinating transformation and genome editing activities from in vitro plant regeneration techniques that utilise explant sources such as, protoplasts, cell suspension, embryogenic callus, zygotic embryos, and/or microspores.
• Demonstrated extensive experience and knowledge in molecular analysis of transgenic and genome edited plants and cell cultures, and their characterisation using tools such next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics, PCR and other molecular and cell biology and/or biochemistry techniques.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in managing laboratory resources and optimising workflows to accommodate molecular biology activities relating to applications in plant synthetic biology.

Please see the position description for all other Duties and Skills and knowledge required for the position

Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

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

Closing date: By 11:55 pm Sunday the 1 st of November 2026

Position Enquiries: Daniel Isenegger, Plant Synthetic Biology Project Manager

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, First Nations Talent Acquisition Consultant

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

Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities.Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence inpreviousemployment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information toassistindeterminingsuitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment,abuseor threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Unique opportunity for a Grade 3 Senior Clinician Physiotherapist in our Clinical Education team.

• Permanent, full time and/or part time opportunities available
• Grade 3 (VB7-VC1)
• Flexible hours available upon negotiation
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits, including 5 weeks annual leave

The Department

Alfred Care Group's Physiotherapy Department provides acute physiotherapy services to the patients of The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital and subacute physiotherapy services to Caulfield Hospital.

The acute physiotherapy service is organised into five functional streams, namely: Intensive Care, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, PAN (Progressive Illness, Aged Care and Neurosciences), and Sandringham. The first four streams are located at The Alfred site, with the fifth and latter stream based at the Sandringham site. The physiotherapy service provides acute clinical services and expertise in the following areas: intensive care, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, orthopaedics, trauma, burns, lung transplantation, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary rehabilitation, neurology and neurosurgery, infectious diseases, haematology / oncology, general medicine, haemophilia and emergency.

Caulfield Hospital Physiotherapy Department provides an extensive range of inpatient and ambulatory services in the areas of rehabilitation, health of the older person and residential care services. The physiotherapy department has more than 50 staff with another 15 physiotherapists working in other ambulatory and community services on site. The department provides subacute clinical services and expertise in the following areas: ABI, neurology, non-traumatic spinal cord injury, orthopaedics, amputees, burns, pain, Health of Older Person, aged care (GEM), transitional care and aged psychiatry. The subacute physiotherapy service is organised into four functional streams: Neurological Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Health of Older Persons (HOP) and ABI.

The Alfred Care Group Physiotherapy Department has more than 100 EFT and employs over 170 staff. The physiotherapy service has a proud history of clinical and academic excellence. It remains strongly committed to further pursuing excellence in physiotherapy, through clinical research. The Alfred Care Group Physiotherapy Department is a major partner in the Alfred Care Group Physiotherapy Clinical Schools for both La Trobe and Monash Universities and in this role provides core and elective clinical placements for more than 50 undergraduate physiotherapy students.

The Role

The Physiotherapy Clinical Educator plays a vital role in the development and enhancement of the Physiotherapy workforce, fostering a culture of clinical learning and best practice across the continuum of care. This position is responsible for supporting the implementation and periodic review of the Allied Health Strategic Plan, including the clinical education and development of physiotherapy and allied health assistant staff within the department and their students. A major element of the Allied Health Strategic Plan, is to support the further development and implementation of a comprehensive education framework as well as monitor, review and update the existing competency and credentialing program.

The Physiotherapy Clinical Educator will work closely with clinical teams, stakeholders, and the leadership group to ensure that education efforts align with organisational goals and Allied Health education strategy whilst adhering to best practices and evidence-based approaches. This includes the development and progression of the Alfred Care Group Physiotherapy Clinical Schools alongside affiliated university partners.

The Physiotherapy Clinical Educator is also responsible for and expected to be engaged in quality activities in clinical education and staff development. They have an important role contributing to the development of individuals, the clinical team and the physiotherapy service through good leadership, teamwork and communication.

The Physiotherapy Clinical Educator will work with and be supervised by the Physiotherapy Clinical Education Lead but also will work closely with the Allied Health Education Unit for education standards, frameworks and alignment, ensuring clinical education meets agreed professional education priorities across Bayside Health.

Work undertaken in this role occurs across the whole Alfred Care Group Physiotherapy Service therefore the educator will be required to work across Alfred Care Group sites. Although this position is primarily a non-clinical role, a small clinical role can be negotiated in exceptional circumstances.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Registered to practice in the state of Victoria (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in physiotherapy and education.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake quality initiatives
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated time management skills

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Karyn Richardson, Physiotherapy Clinical Education Lead on or

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 11th October 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.