Lecturer Nursing (Paediatrics)

Job no: 0060755
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part Time (0.6 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences
School: School of Health Sciences; Department of Nursing
Salary: Level B – $114,645 - $136,136 p.a. pro rata plus 17% super

• Coordinate and teach subjects within the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing
• Use your extensive experience to train a new cohort of healthcare professionals
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The role involves coordinating and delivering paediatric nursing subjects for the Graduate Certificate at the University of Melbourne. The incumbent will contribute significantly to online curriculum development, collaborating with various stakeholders, and applying contemporary pedagogical insights to enhance nursing education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and deliver paediatric nursing subjects and provide input into other subjects as required.
• Make a significant contribution to the development of online curriculum.
• Collaborate with Course Coordinator, Director of Teaching and Learning and Program Coordinator of Specialty nursing programs.
• Identification of appropriate approaches to teaching through analysis of learning needs of students

Who We Are Looking For

You can demonstrate excellent problem-solving and organisational skills as well as a high level of interpersonal, written, and oral communication abilities. You will bring a capacity for negotiation, initiative, and innovation, fostering effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

You will also have:

• Master’s level degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Specialty-level qualifications in paediatric intensive care nursing.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and subject coordination.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Nursing

The Department of Nursing at The University of Melbourne is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing the education and practice of nursing through innovative clinical practice and practice-based research. The philosophy of nursing at The University of Melbourne is that clinical practice and practice-based research are integral to the educational preparation of all nurses at all levels of professional practice.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion  page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Katherine Robertson via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description