Lecturer - Senior Lecturer

In this specialist role, you will be responsible for leading, promoting, translating, and implementing nursing research to support strategic priorities and imperatives in

Community Health. This position will inform and support evidenced based community health nursing practice offered to infants, children, adolescents and families in this health setting. The successful applicant will ideally have a keen interest in the interface between community health nursing and the social determinants of health; population health; and primary care, health promotion and prevention in children and adolescents. Your duties will include but are not limited to (please see attached Academic Role Statement in the ‘Join Us’ section for full duties):

• Developing a coherent programme of research in collaboration with the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS).
• Providing leadership and build research capacity, in a range of projects with Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS).
• Being involved and leading research groups and committees at both Curtin and the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS).

You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact

on [email protected]

Curtin’s School of Nursing is the longest established school of nursing in the Australian university sector. From the time it opened 47 years ago, the school has been a key part of the University’s drive to be a leader in health sciences education and research. The school delivers a range of undergraduate courses in nursing, oral health therapy and paramedicine; and specialist postgraduate courses in areas ranging from diabetes and critical care, to child health and midwifery.  

is proud to be the leading service provider for children’s healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 5,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.

Our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym/childcare and medical centre, endless food options and great parking and public transport options.

For more information on our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Please include a cover letter, your CV and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

• A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated high level teaching skill and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery.
• A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline and a record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
• An established record of research outputs/creative works in high quality refereed academic journals/outlets consistent with the discipline.
• A history of successful competitive grant applications.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree research students.
• Demonstrated experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination role.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

To view a copy of the generic ALB – ALC Academic Role Statement, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.

https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/sender/?s=download&token=d9cb792d-5abe-4fac-a105-55789e09367b

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks. Please note that this position may be subject to a WA state government vaccination mandate. If requested, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to employment.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).