Associate Lecturer (Clinical Education)-Sydney Nursing School

Part time (0.40 FTE) continuing role based at Camperdown and/or Westmead campus

Associate Lecturer role contributing to clinical teaching and learning within the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School)

Base Salary $93,424 (pro rata for part time) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) is the school of choice to nurture global citizens in health and wellbeing. We are currently ranked #2 in Australia and #25 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. As a leader in nursing research and education, Sydney Nursing School produces graduates who possess critical thinking skills, knowledge and values to provide exceptional, culturally safe and person-centred care for individuals and communities locally and globally. We are also home to the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health. We integrate teaching, research, and scholarship with practice and policy development, while fostering engagement with all health professions. Our experienced staff, many of whom work in frontline healthcare services, make a real difference to the healthcare landscape in Australia and internationally.

Sydney Nursing School offers a supportive and collegial environment with many opportunities for professional development. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and diverse, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and persons with disabilities. Applicants who are willing to embrace our vision and are interested in driving forward our strategy for continuously improving our research impact and student experience, and building a respectful, collaborative, culturally safe and person-centred workplace culture, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The University is seeking a suitably qualified Associate Lecturer - Clinical Education. You will be a talented educator with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and design. Clinical educators are a subset of specialist educators with demonstrated excellence and experience in clinical practice in a health profession, and in clinical education in a health setting. The incumbent will be based within The Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery located on the Camperdown campus and may be required to teach within the Westmead campus.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Contribute to the clinical teaching and learning conducted by Sydney Nursing School in simulated and clinical settings
undertake teaching and coaching of students in clinical nursing, area of expertise or related area (primarily in pre-registration programs) within simulated and/or clinical settings
develop teaching and subject materials, specifically in high, medium and low fidelity simulation, under the supervision of more senior academic staff within the school
provide support and clinical education to students during their work-integrated learning experiences, ensuring each student has the opportunity to meet their clinical learning objectives during their placement
conduct student clinical performance assessments in simulated and clinical settings
provide mentoring and guidance to students, with a focus on role-modelling effective patient interaction and care
develop assessment materials that align with best practice under the supervision of more senior academic staff within the school.

About you

Pre-registration nursing degree with at least 5 years clinical nursing experience
advanced Learning Masters Level qualification in nursing or health related field or in education
hold current registered nurse registration with AHPRA without any conditions/restrictions placed on registration
extensive experience working as a registered nurse within a relevant specialist clinical setting
experience in clinical teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in student coaching and skills development, clinical supervision, peer-assisted teaching and learning, or similar
developing knowledge and understanding of contemporary clinical teaching practices and effective curriculum design
experience in developing and implementing high, medium and low fidelity clinical simulation in preregistration nursing programs.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au.

Applications Close

Wednesday 08 July 2026 11:59 PM

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