Associate Lecturer/Lecturer - Mental Health Nursing

Associate Lecturer/Lecturer - Mental Health Nursing

• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Perth, Western Australia
• Permanent Full Time

Date posted: 13/5/2026

• Full time, permanent - part time/job sharing available | Curtin Bentley Campus
• Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Reference Number: 1607402

About the Role:

Curtin University is seeking an Associate Lecturer/Lecturer (Teaching Academic) in the School of Nursing to support delivery of an enhanced mental health stream within the new Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced), contributing to the development of a skilled and adaptable nursing workforce. We are particularly interested in candidates with mental health nursing experience, supported by a comprehensive clinical background enabling contribution across a broad range of nursing practice areas.

The role involves delivering high-quality, student-centred learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programs using a range of teaching methods, including online, distributed and face-to-face delivery. You will contribute to curriculum development and renewal, support student learning, and integrate contemporary practice, research and scholarship into teaching.

As an Associate Lecturer, you will work under the guidance of senior staff to develop your teaching and scholarly capability, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in learning and teaching. While an ALB Lecturer will demonstrate a growing profile in teaching and scholarship, with the capacity to coordinate units, support other staff, and contribute to service and leadership within the discipline.

This is a full time, permanent position, with a salary range between $83,371 - $140,147 pro rata (ALA/ALB), plus 17% superannuation and generous leave entitlements. Job share or part time working arrangements (0.6 minimum) can be negotiated for the right candidate/s.

Who we are looking for (selection criteria):

1. Current registration with AHPRA.
2. Progress towards a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline; a completed doctoral qualification is required for appointment at Lecturer (ALB) level (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for Teaching Focused Clinical Professional roles).
3. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively, with a commitment to reflective improvement in teaching delivery; ALB applicants will demonstrate high-level teaching skills and consistent evidence of effective teaching practice.
4. An understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline; ALB applicants will demonstrate a strong and applied understanding of pedagogy in practice.
5. Demonstrated willingness and ability to contribute to scholarship in teaching, including participation in teaching and learning initiatives and professional development; ALB applicants will demonstrate an emerging record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
6. Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum review and renewal; ALB applicants will demonstrate experience and/or capacity to undertake unit coordination.
7. Demonstrated high-level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with a commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to engage effectively with students and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
8. Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the role.

*Please note that each candidate will be assessed based on their skills, qualifications, and experience to determine the salary level.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

School of Nursing

The Curtin School of Nursing is the longest-established nursing school in the Australian university sector. Since opening in 1974, the school has played a central role in Curtin’s leadership in health sciences education and research. Today, we rank in the top 100 in the world for Nursing in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

The school delivers undergraduate courses in nursing, oral health therapy and paramedicine; and specialist postgraduate courses in areas ranging from diabetes and critical care to child health and midwifery.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. 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 - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages **Please state the level you are applying for in your cover letter (ALA or ALB)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9:00pm (AWST) on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.