Senior Lecturer (Nursing) (Full-time)

HealthcareLink Trust; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UniSQ's School of Nursing and Midwifery seeks an accomplished nursing academic to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. You will lead innovative teaching, supervise research students, and foster collaborations with industry partners to strengthen learning outcomes.

Guided by values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, you will contribute to student success, drive research impact, and shape regional health education for rural and remote communities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Registered Nurse with, or eligible for, AHPRA registration.
• Proven record of tertiary teaching, curriculum development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality teaching and supervision in nursing programs.
• Lead research initiatives and supervise higher degree by research students.
• Develop research partnerships and pursue external funding.
• Contribute to academic governance and service activities.

Skills

Teaching

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Research supervision

Industry partnerships

Education

Doctoral qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of nursing education and research? Join UniSQ's School of Nursing and Midwifery and inspire future nurses through innovative teaching, impactful research, and strong industry partnerships. You'll help improve health outcomes across regional, rural and remote communities while contributing to a collaborative and student-focused academic environment.

Who You Are

You are a passionate and accomplished nursing academic who thrives on inspiring future healthcare professionals and contributing to meaningful change through education and research. With a strong foundation in nursing practice and a commitment to academic excellence, you bring the expertise, leadership and enthusiasm needed to make a lasting impact on students, colleagues and the broader profession. You enjoy working collaboratively, building strong partnerships, and creating opportunities that advance learning, research and community outcomes.

Whether in the classroom, through research initiatives, or by engaging with industry partners, you are driven by the opportunity to influence the future of nursing and improve health outcomes. Guided by UniSQ's values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, you foster an inclusive, supportive and high-performing environment where both students and colleagues can succeed.

What you'll do

In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing success of UniSQ’s nursing programs through high-quality teaching, research, supervision, and academic leadership. You will design and deliver engaging learning experiences, coordinate courses and programs, and support students to achieve outstanding educational outcomes. Using contemporary teaching approaches and digital technologies, you will help create learning environments that are inclusive, future-focused, and responsive to the evolving healthcare landscape.

Beyond the classroom, you will actively contribute to research initiatives that advance nursing knowledge and practice. You will lead and collaborate on research projects, supervise higher degree research students, develop research partnerships, and pursue opportunities for external funding. You will also provide leadership within the School, contribute to academic governance and service activities, and strengthen connections with industry, professional bodies, and the broader community.

What will help you succeed

To be successful in this position, you will hold a doctoral qualification (or equivalent accreditation and standing) in a relevant discipline and be a Registered Nurse with, or eligible for, AHPRA registration. You will bring a strong record of achievement in tertiary teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership, together with demonstrated expertise in creating engaging, student-centred learning experiences that support excellent outcomes.

Clinical experience and research interests in areas such as rural and remote health, emergency or critical care, or aged care will be highly regarded. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, combined with a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, will position you to make a lasting contribution to the School, the profession, and the communities we serve. For further information on this position, please contact Professor Pauline Calleja, Head of S Apply