"Associate Lecturer in Nursing"

Associate Lecturer in Nursing

• Ready to step into academia and share your nursing expertise?
• UC Level A, Salary Range $81,870 pa - $110,649 pa plus 17% Super
• Part-time 30 hours per week, 12-month Fixed Term Opportunity

Job no: 503776

Work type: Academic

Location: Bruce

Categories: Education Focused, Nursing and Midwifery

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• Ready to step into academia and share your nursing expertise?
• UC Level A, Salary Range $81,870 pa - $110,649 pa (pro rata) plus 17% Super
• Part-time 30 hours per week, 12-month Fixed Term Opportunity

About us:

University of Canberra is more than a university, it’s a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a hub of innovation, opportunity and a launchpad for a diverse cohort including first-in-family students and future leaders alike. If you are looking for a career that matters with a welcoming, values based, forward-thinking institution, come build your future with us.

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate and student-centred Associate Lecturer in Nursing to join our Discipline of Nursing in this 12-month fixed-term, part-time opportunity (30 hours per week).

This education-focused role is ideal for a Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and creating engaging learning experiences for undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical classes and flexible learning activities with the support of senior staff
• Contribute to unit coordination, including organisation of learning materials and activities
• Undertake marking and assessment in line with academic standards
• Provide timely communication, guidance and pastoral care to students

About you:

The successful candidate will be AHPRA registered and hold, or be working towards, relevant tertiary education qualifications. With excellent communication and organisational skills, you will bring a proactive, collegial approach to teaching and unit support. Relevant teaching or clinical education experience is desired.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored on our “Work at UC” site which includes:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, the successful candidate will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.

How to apply:

Please apply with your CV and a 1-page cover letter. In your cover letter, we ask that you tell us why you would like to work at UC and what has motivated you to pursue an education-focused teaching role in nursing.

Position Description - Associate Lecturer in Nursing.pdf

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: please contact Jo Gibson, Discipline Lead in Nursing, jo.gibson@canberra.edu.au.

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 15 March 2026

Advertised: 23 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time