Position Number: 0064878
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Nursing, Melbourne School of Health Sciences
Salary: Academic Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Teach professional nursing practice in the Master of Nursing Science and contribute to clinical education and teaching scholarship.
- Shape future nurses in a leading institution with a focus on clinical excellence and inter-professional learning.
- 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
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing educator to shape the next generation of nurses in a leading academic environment. You will contribute to clinical education, teaching innovation, and professional development while working within a collaborative and supportive team
Your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver practical and simulated lab-based teaching, support students in developing critical thinking skills, and assess learning outcomes to ensure they meet NMBA standards.
- Contribute to the development, review, and enhancement of course materials, assessments, and simulated learning activities for the Master of Nursing Science.
- Maintain clinical expertise, participate in relevant professional organizations, and contribute to scholarly activities, including research and publications in nursing education.
- Support course administration, student advising, and committee participation while promoting a culture of excellence in nursing education.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking passionate nursing educators with a commitment to clinical excellence, innovative teaching, and inter-professional collaboration. You will thrive in a supportive, values-driven environment and be motivated to shape the future of nursing education.
You will also have:
- A Master of Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Current clinical experience as a Registered Nurse working in an area of acute care nursing
- Demonstrated a record of professional achievement in clinical/simulation-based and/or assessment based teaching
- A commitment to developing excellence and innovation in simulation-based learning and supporting the future nursing workforce
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 – School of Nursing
Join a leading nursing department dedicated to clinical excellence, research, and innovative education. As part of the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, we integrate practice-based learning with cutting-edge research in areas such as mental health, cancer care, and critical care. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values integrity, innovation, and professional growth. With a strong focus on advancing healthcare through education and research, we provide an environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the future of nursing.
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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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.
Applications close: 24 February 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: 
Associate Lecturer Professional Practice_Nursing Simulation_PD Jan 2025 0064878.docx
