Associate Clinical Educator, Nursing

University of the Sunshine Coast; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging + 17% super

EAP & fitness passport

Flexible work arrangements

Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Job summary

University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Nursing educator to support students across simulated, telehealth and clinical placements, delivering high-quality supervision and contributing to innovative clinical education practices.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership to train facilitators, strengthen healthcare partnerships and foster work-integrated learning opportunities, while engaging in professional development and scholarly work in learning and teaching.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and a postgraduate qualification in nursing (or progress toward one).
• Experience delivering clinical teaching and supervising students across simulated, telehealth, and/or clinical placements.
• Experience supporting student learning through feedback and assessment.
• Strong connections with healthcare providers and ability to build partnerships for work-integrated learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to ongoing professional development and scholarship of learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support students as they build confidence, capability and practical skills across simulated, telehealth and clinical placement environments.
• Deliver high-quality clinical supervision and contribute to innovative clinical education practices.
• Strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers to create meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities.
• Engage in School activities, professional development and scholarship in learning and teaching.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Student supervision

Feedback & assessment

Partnership building

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Postgraduate nursing qualification (or progress toward one)

Job description

University of the Sunshine Coast – Fraser Coast QLD

1d ago , from University of the Sunshine Coast

• School of Health | UniSC Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay
• Level A, $83,148 - $112,588 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The School of Health (SOH)

Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!

Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

The Opportunity

Join the Discipline of Nursing team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of nursing professionals! Support students as they build confidence, capability and practical skills across simulated, telehealth and clinical placement environments. Working collaboratively with academic and clinical teams, you’ll deliver high-quality clinical supervision, contribute to innovative clinical education practices and strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers to create more meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities.

For more information please visit us online: School of Health

You will

• support and enhance student learning during clinical placements through supervision, feedback, and evidence-informed teaching practices across diverse clinical settings;
• collaborate with nursing leadership to train and support clinical facilitators and contribute to continuous improvement of clinical education delivery;
• build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare providers to support and grow work-integrated learning opportunities; and
• contribute to a positive academic environment through engagement in School activities, professional development, and scholarship in learning and teaching.

About you:

You are passionate about clinical education and dedicated to shaping the next generation of nursing professionals. You bring strong clinical expertise, a collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to helping students develop the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to become work-ready graduates. You are also motivated to share your expertise, build strong industry partnerships and continually enhance clinical teaching and learning practices.

You will possess:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a postgraduate qualification in nursing (or progress toward one);
• Demonstrated effectiveness in clinical teaching and student supervision across simulated, telehealth, and/or clinical placement settings;
• Experience supporting student learning through feedback, assessment, and the development of safe, engaging clinical learning environments;
• Strong connections with healthcare providers and/or professional bodies, with the ability to build and sustain partnerships that support work-integrated learning;
• Well-developed interpersonal and collegial skills that contribute to a positive, inclusive academic and clinical learning environment; and
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional and academic development, with an interest in scholarship of learning and teaching.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call [phone].

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 22 November 2026.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Stephen Neville
Discipline Lead, Nursing – School of Health
Email: *********@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of theScience in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE)initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.