Senior Lecturer, Nursing (Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates)

• $124,522 to $143,081 PA (ALEVC)
• Fixed-Term (3 years), Full-time, Joondalup campus
• Open to candidates with the relevant work rights

SENIOR LECTURER, NURSING  
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
$124,522 to $143,081 PA (ALEVC)
FIXED TERM, 3 YEARS, FULL-TIME, JOONDALUP CAMPUS

Edith Cowan University is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff through its 2022 – 2026 Strategic Plan and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, this opportunity is offered in accordance with section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and the University is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander registered nurse with a passion for nursing and its future, to join our innovative, energetic, forward-thinking team on our Joondalup Campus located in Perth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to make a difference at ECU through innovation in teaching, learning and research.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery has been ranked in the 2020 top 100 nursing schools globally  (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking 2020) and is at the cutting-edge of nurse education and research. We provide the largest undergraduate nursing program in Western Australia, as well as a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs of study, to prepare students for positions in nursing and midwifery.  The School of Nursing and Midwifery also produces research at a level exceeding world standard through our well-established industry links.

The Senior Lecturer will contribute to providing support for the implementation of the 2022-2026 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategic plan in the school, particularly with respect to developing a ‘workforce that reflects our communities’. Our ambition is to help develop Indigenous nursing and midwifery students to grow into great nursing and midwifery leaders in the future. We are looking for an experienced nurse leader who can walk this journey with the students.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a sound professional and academic track record in nursing, hold a postgraduate qualification as per the relevant Selection Criteria for Level C, and demonstrate some experience in research and teaching at tertiary level. The successful applicant will work with leaders from ECU Joondalup and Bunbury, and with industry partners to support partnership models, research and deliver high quality education.

The successful applicant:

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
• Will demonstrate some experience in education and research experience within a tertiary education setting; and
• Will have completed a Masters degree in or relevant to nursing and be willing to undertake doctoral studies with support.

Formal mentorship will be provided to the successful applicant.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Other Information:
To apply for this role, it is essential that the applicant be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person means a person who:

(a) identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and

(b) is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and

(c) is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live, or formally lived.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full-time, ongoing position attract a salary of $124,522 to $143,081 PA (ALEVC) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances. 

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact
If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to contact Professor Karen Strickland, Executive Dean of Nursing & Midwifery 0449071780 [email protected] for a discussion about this exciting opportunity, details of the role and the support and development opportunities which are available.

Closing Date:
Applications close Monday 20th June 2022 at 11:30pm (AWST).

How to Apply:
Please attach a copy of your current CV and a statement addressing the relevant Selection Criteria to your online application.

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ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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