Job Description:

• Part-Time 60% (3 days per week), Fixed Term position up to 12 months
• Campus Independent (can be located at Bundoora or any of our VIC regional campuses) or Sydney (NSW) location
• Classification: Level A - Base salary from $84,205 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The Science of Mathematics Education (SOME) Lab aims to shape the educational policy landscape for mathematics education and ensure that Australian students experience high-quality mathematics instruction delivered by confident, highly proficient teachers, using evidence-based approaches to mathematics teaching. The SOME Lab is co-directed by Professor Anna Stokke (University of Winnipeg) and Associate Professor Chrissy Monteleone (La Trobe University).

The key function of this Level A Teaching and Research position will be to provide teaching, research, administrative and academic support to the SOME Lab Co-Directors.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, and evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to the discipline or professional area.
• Preferably have a background in education, psychology, mathematics, or statistics.
• Experience of successful undergraduate teaching and/or school classroom teaching / clinical experience.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues and challenges in primary and secondary education, either from a teaching or a clinical perspective.
• Strong mathematical content knowledge.

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

PD Science of Mathematics Education Academic Intern.pdf

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Tuesday 30 June 2026.

Position Enquiries: Chrissy Monteleone, Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email: [email protected]

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

• An up to date resume;
• 1 page cover letter; and
• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria points located in the PD under Essential Criteria.

Only candidates with Full Working Rights and residing in Australia may 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 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 liberty or autonomy.