Lecturer - Nursing (First Nations Studies)

Holmesglen; City of Kingston; On-site; AUD 110,242 - 123,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

An educational institution in Victoria is seeking a full-time Nursing Lecturer to teach within the Bachelor of Nursing program, emphasizing First Nations culture and health. The successful candidate will have significant experience in nursing and education, with a focus on culturally safe practices. Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering nursing units while supporting students to develop respectful, person-centred care. The institution offers modern facilities and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of culturally safe nursing practices.
• Significant clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience in tertiary education settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate nursing units focusing on First Nations health.
• Embed First Nations knowledges into teaching activities.
• Support students in developing culturally safe nursing practices.
• Collaborate with academic teams on curriculum delivery.

Skills

Understanding of First Nations culture, health, and wellbeing

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Experience in teaching or lecturing in nursing

Knowledge of contemporary nursing education

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or equivalent) in nursing

Job description

Opportunity

Full-Time | Ongoing contract of employment.

EDL 1-5 $110,242 - $123,470 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Moorabbin Campus - onsite parking with close proximity to public transport.

Holmesglen Institute is seeking one full-time Nursing Lecturer to deliver teaching within the Bachelor of Nursing program, with a focus on First Nations culture, health, and wellbeing. This role is intended for a First Nations-identified nursing educator with lived experience, cultural knowledge, and scholarly expertise, or an individual who can demonstrate substantial experience working alongside and supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.

The role contributes to teaching that explores the historical, social, and cultural factors shaping First Nations health and wellbeing in Australia.

You will deliver and coordinate subjects within an ANMAC-accredited program, applying culturally informed and evidence-based teaching approaches. Working collaboratively with academic teams, you will contribute to curriculum delivery and development that supports culturally safe, respectful, and contemporary nursing education.

As a Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver and coordinate undergraduate nursing units with a focus on First Nations culture, health, and wellbeing.
• Embed First Nations knowledges, perspectives, and lived experience into teaching and learning activities.
• Support and guide students to develop culturally safe, respectful, and person-centred nursing practice.
• Collaborate with academic teams and stakeholders to ensure teaching is contemporary, culturally informed, and industry-aligned.
• Apply evidence-based teaching, assessment, and learning methodologies to support strong student outcomes.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Strong understanding of First Nations culture, health, and wellbeing, including culturally safe practice and the application of First Nations knowledges in nursing education.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with substantial clinical experience.
• A Bachelor of Nursing and a postgraduate qualification (Master’s or equivalent) in nursing or a relevant specialty.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or lecturing within undergraduate nursing or tertiary education settings.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary nursing education, including curriculum design, assessment, simulation, and digital learning technologies.
• WWCC and Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Victorian ‘employee’ Working with Children Check, and a valid Police Check within the last 12 months.

Why join this team?

• Bespoke course delivery – Contribute to thoughtfully designed programs tailored to student and industry needs.
• Small class sizes and strong student engagement – Build genuine connections through interaction, mentoring, and relationship-building.
• World-class simulation facilities – Access the state-of-the-art simulation centre at the Moorabbin Campus, including immersive and VR stimulation-enabled environments.
• Contemporary teaching spaces – Teach in modern, well-resourced facilities that support high-quality clinical education.
• Practice-focused environment – Deliver hands‑on learning that closely reflects real-world nursing practice at Holmesglen Institute.

Our commitment to you

At Holmesglen Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We’ve implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment. Our team benefits from a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.