Senior Lecturer, Nursing (Education Focussed)
University of Melbourne
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Qualifications
- Registered nurse with AHPRA certification.
- Experience in nursing programme delivery and curriculum coordination.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commitment to ethical scholarship and diversity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver innovative nursing education programmes.
- Contribute to evidence-based practice in nursing.
- Engage in departmental planning and professional development.
- Coordinate subjects and participate in quality reviews.
Skills
Education
Job description
Senior Lecturer, Nursing (Education Focussed) role at University of Melbourne
As a leader in nursing education at the University of Melbourne, you'll shape the Master of Nursing Science entry to practice course, drive curriculum development, deliver innovative educational programmes, and contribute to the scholarship of learning and teaching in nursing. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student experience and to further your profile in nursing education.
- Lead Curriculum Development and Teaching: Develop and deliver innovative nursing education programmes using online and blended modes, ensure quality placements, and apply contemporary pedagogical approaches.
- Advance Nursing Scholarship: Contribute to evidence-based practice in nursing programmes and lead scholarly outputs to enhance nursing education.
- Provide Educational Leadership: Participate in departmental planning, engage in professional development, and build a local profile in nursing education through community involvement.
- Ensure Programme Quality: Coordinate subjects and courses, review student satisfaction, and participate in peer review of teaching to maintain high educational standards.
- Registered nurse with AHPRA and hold a PhD in nursing.
- Experience in delivering nursing programmes and coordinating curriculum development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Commitment to ethical scholarship and valuing diversity.
- Post-graduate qualification in university teaching (desirable).
- Established profile in the scholarship of learning and teaching (desirable).
Base pay range: A$149,701.00/yr – A$172,613.00/yr
Salary: $149,071 - $172,613 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 17% superannuation
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including health insurance
- Health and well-being programs and professional development opportunities
- Supportive flexible work arrangements and inclusive workplace culture
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Nursing / Melbourne School of Health Sciences
School context: Melbourne School of Health Sciences focuses on inter-professional learning, education and research in health sciences, including Nursing, Social Work, Physiotherapy and other non-medical health disciplines.
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- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- Responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Working with Children Check (WWCC) may be required as part of onboarding; discussions with the recruitment team can arrange reasonable adjustments if needed.
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace. For information on reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au and visit the Careers site: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Applications close: Wednesday 17 September 2025 11:55 PM AEST
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Internship
- Job function: Education
- Industries: Education and Higher Education
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