Lecturer In Nursing

Menzies Research Institute; Launceston; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tasmania seeks an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the School of Nursing to support pre-registration nursing education with innovative teaching approaches. The role focuses on delivering high-quality university-level teaching and contributing to curriculum development to meet Tasmanian health service demands.

Applicants should hold current Ahpra registration, postgraduate qualifications, and a record of teaching in undergraduate programs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering university-level teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Ability to coordinate units, develop nursing curricula and evaluate teaching.
• Engagement with innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs.
• Coordinate units and contribute to curriculum development and evaluation.
• Collaborate on research and scholarly activities relevant to Level B expectations.
• Foster collaborative teams and partnerships within the University and with external stakeholders.

Skills

University teaching

Curriculum development

Online learning delivery

Education

Graduate certificate

PhD or Masters (desirable)

Job description

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Play a key role in preparing the next generation of nurses through high-quality teaching
• Contribute to innovation in learning and teaching to meet the health service delivery needs
• Full-time (or part time) ongoing position based in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join a dynamic team in the School of Nursing, which is part of the Health portfolio. The School of Nursing works in close partnership with Tasmanian and national healthcare partners to improve the health of Tasmanians and to educate a new generation of nurses with the capability in leadership and future-focused health care. We build our future workforce through innovative learning experiences using online and face-to-face delivery across our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. We foster a dynamic, highly engaged work environment. The School of Nursing sits within the Health portfolio, which has a focus on evidence-based learning and teaching to educate a new generation of agile health professionals. With a strong background in nursing education, this position will contribute to student success through the educational preparation of pre-registration nursing students. You will support developing a positive culture that enables high levels of collaboration and productivity to support the vision of the University to deliver place-based education with high impact for Tasmania.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high quality teaching in undergraduate and if applicable in postgraduate.
• Make an effective contribution in the teaching of undergraduate contemporary nursing curricula, including unit coordination, curriculum development, evaluation and using emerging and online technology.
• Contribute to collaborative research and/or scholarly contributions as relevant for qualifications and the University’s performance expectations for Level B.
• Contribute to productive and effective teams and partnerships inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community.
• Behave in a manner that aligns with the University of Tasmania Behaviour Policy and Statement of Values and promote a vibrant, positive campus culture with a focus on safety.

What we’re looking for:

• Current registration with Ahpra as a Registered Nurse with no conditions
• Post graduate nursing qualifications: Graduate certificate minimum. PhD or Masters level desirable.
• Experience in university-level learning and teaching, including experiences in undergraduate programs across all modes using contemporary teaching practices. Experience in managing and coordinating units and developing nursing curricula will be looked on favourably.
• Engagement with innovative approaches to learning and teaching, and the capacity to initiate and deliver quality improvement activities.
• Experience in nursing practice (with recency), including experience in a specialty area of nursing practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a record of contributing effectively to building and maintaining productive and effective partnerships with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
• Evidence of evidence-based practice capability demonstrated by health service/program evaluation, publications, or direct experience in research projects will be looked on favourably.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885, comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

Applications close Sunday, 18 October 2026, 11.55 pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.