Lecturer (Level B) - Nursing

Griffith University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Corporate health discounts

Generous leave entitlements

Internal mobility

Health, Safety and Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Griffith University Gold Coast invites applications for a Lecturer (Level B) Nursing in a teaching-focused role. The appointee will undertake teaching, course coordination and curriculum development, with potential supervision of honours and HDR students.

Based at Griffith's Gold Coast campus, this continuing, full-time position may involve work across other locations. Eligibility requires RN registration with Ahpra and a Master's in Nursing; a PhD in Nursing or related field is desirable.

Qualifications

• Hold unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with Ahpra.
• Possess a Master's qualification in Nursing (or equivalent) and/or hold, or be nearing completion of, a PhD in Nursing or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate a track record in tertiary teaching.
• Desirable: expertise in infection prevention and control, mental health nursing, or aged care.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses and coordinate curriculum.
• Undertake course coordination and curriculum development; potential supervision of honours/HDR students.
• This is a continuing, full-time teaching-focused position anchored at Griffith University Gold Coast.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical nursing expertise

Education

Master's in Nursing

PhD in Nursing or related field

Job description

• Department ID: School of Nursing and Midwifery - NRS
• Appointment Type: Continuing

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is internationally recognised for excellence in education and research. It is consistently ranked among the world’s leading nursing and midwifery schools(#1 in Australia, #6 in the world; 2026 Shanghai Ranking by Academic Subjects). We are committed to advancing practice, policy and research that improves health outcomes for all.

Job Description

The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Level B) Nursing in a teaching focused role, where you will undertake teaching, course coordination and curriculum development. You are expected to have demonstrated clinical nursing expertise and teaching experience. You will also undertake some learning and teaching research or scholarship. If eligible, supervision of Honours and research higher degree student is possible.

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 B range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with Ahpra.
• Possess a Master's qualification in Nursing (or equivalent) and/or hold, or be nearing completion of, a PhD in Nursing or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate a track record in tertiary teaching.
• Desirable is expertise in infection prevention and control, mental health nursing, or aged care.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Ann Bonner, Head of School - School of Nursing and Midwifery at [e-mail]

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Maria Mahon, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]

Closing date: Sunday 25th October at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.