La Trobe University is seeking an innovative and industry-connected Associate Professor, Clinical Lead – Pharmacy to join our Rural Health School in Bendigo.
This is a pioneering dual appointment, combining senior academic leadership with a significant clinical role in a partnered community pharmacy. You will spend 60% of your time at La Trobe University and 40% in clinical practice—bridging education and real-world pharmacy to deliver lasting impact.
About the role
This unique position is designed to integrate academia and industry, ensuring that pharmacy education evolves alongside contemporary practice.
You will:
- Provide academic leadership in teaching, curriculum innovation, and student experience
- Lead curriculum renewal, aligning programs with emerging pharmacy models and rural health priorities
- Build strong partnerships with industry, professional bodies, and rural health organisations
- Mentor and develop academic and clinical teams
- Drive clinical governance, quality, and innovation within a partnered community pharmacy
- Contribute to the design and delivery of innovative, patient-centred models of care
- Strengthen workforce pipelines and future-ready rural pharmacy capability
Why this role matters
This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to:
- Shape how pharmacy is taught and practised
- Influence workforce development across rural and regional Australia
- Deliver real impact across education, healthcare and community outcomes
About you
To be successful, you will bring:
- A PhD or Masters qualification and recognised standing in pharmacy
- Demonstrated leadership in teaching excellence and curriculum development
- Strong understanding of pharmacy accreditation standards and clinical governance frameworks
- Experience in community pharmacy (retail/commercial) and preferably rural/regional health settings
- Proven ability to build and sustain industry partnerships
- Experience mentoring teams and leading across academic and clinical environments
- A collaborative, innovative mindset with a commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice
Why La Trobe
At La Trobe, you’ll be part of a university known for:
- Strong industry connection and real-world impact
- Leadership in rural health education and workforce development
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation, accountability and care
Located in Bendigo, the Rural Health School is Australia’s largest rural health school, committed to improving outcomes for regional communities.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Access to professional development and leadership opportunities
- Meaningful work that directly impacts communities
- A collaborative, values-driven university culture
View all benefits: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits
Why work with us?
La Trobe University is a values-driven institution with a strong commitment to research excellence, social justice and community impact. We offer:
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-led research environment
- Access to outstanding research infrastructure and multidisciplinary networks
- Salary packaging benefits and leave loading
- Opportunities to lead nationally significant research with real-world impact
Closing Date:
By 11:55pm on 7 July
Position Enquiries:
PD-NEW-Pharmacy_Clinical Lead-TF (8).docx
Recruitment Enquiries:
m.magaton@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:
- An up-to-date resume; and
- cover letter
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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 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.
Our commitment to safety
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.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in 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 in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability.
Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.
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.
