Lecturer, Nursing

Job no: 0061165
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time (part time will be considered): Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department:Nursing, School of Health Sciences
Salary: Level B – $114,645 - $136,136 p.a. (pro-rata for part time) p.a. plus 17% super

• Excel in teaching, enriching the student experience by coordinating bioscience and clinical practice subjects in postgraduate nursing programs.
• Lead curriculum development, contribute to simulation design, and establish a national profile as a nursing education leader promoting inter-professional learning and practice.
• 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, located at The University of Melbourne's Parkville campus, involves coordinating learning and teaching in bioscience and clinical practice for postgraduate nursing programs. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, subject delivery, and simulation design, demonstrating excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship in nursing education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identification of appropriate approaches to teaching through analysis of learning needs of students
• Apply contemporary pedagogical insights to teaching practice
• Participate in the Department of Nursing strategic activities by engaging in scholarship and the translation of research evidence in the discipline.
• Actively participate at Department, School and/or Faculty meetings and contribute to planning or committee work to build capacity in the Department/School/discipline.

Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering nursing programs, excelling in curriculum design, assessment, and program coordination. With strong interpersonal skills, they cultivate collaborative relationships, embodying ethical scholarship that values diversity.

You will also have:

• Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• A masters degree in nursing and recent clinical experience working in nursing
• A PhD in Nursing or health related discipline

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

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

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 reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

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
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity 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