Lecturer in Nursing

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packing options + 17% Super

EAP

Fitness passport

Discounted private health

Modern teaching & research facilities

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

University of the Sunshine Coast invites applications for a Lecturer in Nursing within the School of Health. Based at the Sunshine Coast, you will deliver contemporary nursing education, link theory to practice, and support student success across undergraduate and honours programs.

You will contribute to research, build partnerships with healthcare providers, supervise HDR candidates, and enhance graduate outcomes in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification completed or near-completed in a relevant field.
• Current AHPRA nurse registration in Australia.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness for higher education curricula.
• Evidence of research, including publications or supervision.
• Established connections with professional bodies and healthcare providers.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative approach with commitment to development.
• Experience in academic administration, such as course coordination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing education with student-centred learning.
• Contribute to research projects, publications and grant applications.
• Develop and strengthen work-integrated learning and industry partnerships.

Skills

Nursing education

Teaching effectiveness

Research experience

Collaboration

Academic administration

Education

Doctoral qualification (completed or near-completed)

Job description

• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Caboolture
• Academic Level B - $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment | Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates

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 a Lecturer in Nursing, you will play an important role in shaping the next generation of nurses and preparing graduates to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Working alongside a dedicated and collaborative academic team, you will deliver engaging, contemporary learning experiences that connect theory with practice, support student success and contribute to exceptional graduate outcomes. This is an opportunity to share your nursing expertise, inspire future healthcare professionals and make a meaningful difference to the quality of nursing education.

You will also contribute to research, strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers and industry, and expand work-integrated learning opportunities that prepare students for real-world clinical and community settings. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates, offering an opportunity to grow your academic career while contributing to healthier communities across Queensland.

For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health

You will:

• deliver high-quality nursing education through engaging teaching, contemporary curriculum development and student-centred learning experiences;
• contribute to research projects, scholarly publications and grant applications while developing your research profile and supporting honours and higher degree research candidates; and
• build productive partnerships with healthcare providers, professional networks and community organisations to strengthen work-integrated learning, graduate outcomes and the student experience.

About you

You are a passionate nursing professional and emerging academic who is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience and preparing graduates for the realities of contemporary healthcare. You bring a student-centred approach to teaching, an interest in developing your research career and a genuine enthusiasm for working collaboratively with colleagues, students and industry partners.

You value continuous learning, enjoy sharing your clinical and academic expertise, and are motivated by the opportunity to connect education with real-world health outcomes. You will thrive in a supportive and collegial environment where you can continue to grow as an academic while contributing to the future of nursing education.

You will possess:

• A completed or near-completed doctoral qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Current registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, including the ability to develop and deliver engaging higher education curricula and support positive student outcomes.
• Evidence of research experience, including publications, participation in research projects, grant applications or supervision of honours and higher degree research candidates.
• Established connections with relevant professional bodies, healthcare providers, community groups and/or professional practice networks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to ongoing academic development and continuous improvement in teaching and research.
• Experience undertaking academic administration, such as course coordination, within a university.

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 [e-mail] or call [phone].

Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 10 November 2026.

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

Discipline Lead, Nursing - School of Health

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

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact [e-mail]

• 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.