Associate Lecturer - Nursing

Griffith International; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith University, based at the Gold Coast, invites applications for an Associate Lecturer (Level A) in Nursing to support high‑quality nursing education, teaching, scholarship and student success across undergraduate and graduate programs.

The role focuses on delivering engaging learning, contemporary teaching and assessment practices, and ongoing professional development, while contributing to research and industry partnerships to enhance employability outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with Ahpra.
• Bachelor of Nursing and a postgraduate qualification in nursing (Graduate Certificate or higher) or significant relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrate strong contemporary nursing knowledge and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic, clinical, and professional environments.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development, with completion of, or current enrolment in, a master’s degree viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning experiences across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• Facilitate contemporary teaching and assessment practices that support student achievement.
• Continuously enhance teaching effectiveness through professional development and reflective practice.
• Contribute to research, scholarship, and professional activities within the nursing discipline.
• Engage with industry and community partners to support student learning and employability outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Clinical nursing knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Academic collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate qualification in nursing (Graduate Certificate or higher)

Job description

Job Description

As an Associate Lecturer (Level A) in Nursing, you will support the delivery of high quality nursing education while contributing to teaching, scholarship, and student success within a collaborative academic environment.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver engaging learning experiences across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• Facilitate contemporary teaching and assessment practices that support student achievement.
• Continuously enhance teaching effectiveness through professional development and reflective practice.
• Contribute to research, scholarship, and professional activities within the nursing discipline.
• Engage with industry and community partners to support student learning and employability outcomes.

This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level A range $82, - $, per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $96, - $, per annum.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will

• Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with Ahpra.
• Possess a Bachelor of Nursing and a postgraduate qualification in nursing (Graduate Certificate or higher) or bring significant relevant clinical and professional experience.
• Demonstrate strong contemporary nursing knowledge and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic, clinical, and professional environments.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development, with completion of, or current enrolment in, a master’s degree viewed favourably.