Position Number: 0046454
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time (part-time considered); Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: Health Sciences
Salary: Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- Contribute to curriculum development and evidence-based, innovative teaching approaches.
- Lead subject coordination and delivery focused on chronic health conditions and clinical practice across postgraduate nursing programs.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
Join the Department of Nursing at the University of Melbourne as an educator shaping the student experience through innovative, evidence-based teaching. Based on our Parkville campus, you will lead the coordination and delivery of subjects focused on chronic health conditions and clinical practice across our postgraduate nursing programs, including the Master of Nursing Science, specialty, and advanced practice streams.
In this role, you will contribute to curriculum development, subject delivery, and where relevant, simulation-based teaching. You will also actively engage in the scholarship of learning and teaching within nursing and across the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, with a strong commitment to inter-professional learning.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to the development of curriculum and delivery of educational programs using online and blended modes of delivery in nursing practice.
- Subject coordination with a focus on:
- Primary Care
- Advanced Practice
- Management of Chronic Health diseases
- Use of evidence based effective approaches to teaching through analysis of learning needs of students
- Apply contemporary pedagogical insights to teaching practice, including those specific to the discipline of nursing
- Participate in the Department of Nursing strategic activities by engaging in scholarship and the translation of research evidence in the discipline
You may be a great fit if:
You have a foundation in delivering nursing programs and bring experience in curriculum design, assessment development, and program coordination. You are a collaborative educator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders, values diversity, and contributes to the scholarship of learning and teaching through research, publications, and presentations.
You also have:
- Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
- A Masters degree in Nursing and recent clinical experience working in nursing
- Enrolled, nearing completion, or a completed PhD in nursing or health related discipline
- Completion/near completion or working towards a Graduate Certificate of University Teaching or equivalent
- Experience in:
- delivering award programs in nursing
- curriculum design and development, formation of assessment materials and course evaluation
- program coordination in an area of nursing practice
- Evidence of an established profile in the scholarship in learning and teaching including publication and presentation of scholarly works
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – The Melbourne School of Health Sciences (MSHS)
Established in 2009, the Melbourne School of Heath Sciences is an inter-professional learning community at the forefront of leadership in health sciences education, clinical research, scholarship, professional practice, workforce training and knowledge exchange that contributes to local, national and global efforts to improve health and wellbeing. The Health Sciences School educates graduate entry and post-graduate students in the disciplines of Nursing, Social Work, Physiotherapy and other non-medical health sciences through accredited programs tailored to workforce needs nationally and internationally. The School provides national and international health sciences students with professional training to enable them to be competent and effective health professionals who are work ready, eligible for registration
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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 Nick Petersen 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.
Position Description
