Associate Lecturer in Nursing

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

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

University of the Sunshine Coast on the Sunshine Coast QLD invites applications for a part-time academic role in the School of Health, delivering evidence-informed nursing programs and supporting work-integrated learning. The appointment is pro rata with a Level A salary range and up to 17% employer superannuation.

You will teach, maintain currency, and promote research and partnerships to improve student outcomes and community impact. Applications close 4 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduate Certificate in nursing and AHPRA registration are required for the role.
• Ability to design and deliver higher education curricula and teaching.
• Experience in research and collaborations within nursing or health fields.
• Active involvement with professional bodies and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching with contemporary curriculum design and assessment.
• Maintain discipline currency and develop scholarly teaching practices.
• Grow a research agenda and collaborate in research teams.
• Build internal and external partnerships to enhance learning and engagement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Research literacy

Partnership building

Education

Graduate Certificate in nursing

Job description

University of the Sunshine Coast – Sunshine Coast QLD

3d ago , from University of the Sunshine Coast

• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level A, $83,148 - $112,588 p.a (pro rata)., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Part-time (40% / 14.5 hrs 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

As part of the Discipline of Nursing team, you will play a key role in the delivery of contemporary, evidence-informed nursing programs that prepare students to become confident, capable and job-ready graduates. You will also build and strengthen strategic health partnerships to expand and enhance our work-integrated learning opportunities. In addition, you will have the opportunity to grow your research profile in alignment with the School’s research agenda focused on current and emerging health priorities.

For more information please visit us online: School of Health

You will

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning through contemporary curriculum design, effective assessment, and engaging face-to-face and online learning experiences that support student success;
• Maintain discipline currency and contribute to continuous improvement of teaching practice, including scholarly approaches and practitioner research in learning and teaching;
• Contribute to research productivity by developing a research agenda, collaborating in research teams, securing funding opportunities, and disseminating findings to academic and broader audiences; and
• Build and sustain strategic internal and external partnerships that enhance teaching, research, work-integrated learning, and broader University engagement outcomes.

About you:

You are passionate about supporting the development of future-ready nursing graduates through engaging, evidence-based teaching and learning practices. You thrive in a collaborative academic environment and contribute to a positive culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement for both students and colleagues.

You will possess:

• A minimum of a Graduate Certificate in the nursing discipline and registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Effectiveness as a teacher including the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching;
• Research experience and potential including for example: refereed publications, participation in research teams and sound knowledge of research methodologies relevant to the discipline/field;
• Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or in professional practice;
• Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to engagement and achievement for both staff and students; and
• The desire to participate in academic development activities and continue to learn and improve as an effective academic;

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.

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 4 October 2026.

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

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 the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.