Lecturer (Nursing)

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Shape the Future of Nursing Education and Research

Join a university committed to transforming lives through education and research. With continued growth in our nursing programs, UniSQ is seeking a Lecturer (Nursing) to contribute to high-quality teaching, impactful research and strong industry partnerships. Working within a supportive and forward-thinking School of Nursing and Midwifery, you'll help prepare the next generation of nurses while advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes for communities across Queensland.

Who you are

You are a passionate nursing academic and educator who is committed to developing the next generation of nursing professionals. Whether you are an emerging academic looking to build your teaching and research profile or an experienced clinician transitioning into academia, you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through education, research and engagement.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with students, colleagues and industry partners to create engaging learning experiences and positive outcomes. A strong communicator and relationship builder, you bring a student-centred approach, intellectual curiosity and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Most importantly, you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a growing nursing discipline, advance your academic career, and support research and innovation that improves health outcomes for individuals, communities and the nursing profession.

What you'll do

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers in healthcare. You'll contribute to curriculum delivery across a range of learning environments, support student success and help foster a culture of academic excellence.

Beyond teaching, you'll have the opportunity to grow your research profile, contribute to impactful research projects and engage with industry and community partners to strengthen the University's reputation and impact. Working as part of a collaborative academic team, you'll help shape the future direction of nursing education while contributing to improved health outcomes for the communities we serve.

In your first 6–12 months, you will establish yourself within teaching teams and demonstrate early progress in research and academic engagement.

You will:

• Design and deliver engaging, evidence-based teaching using contemporary approaches and digital technologies
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of nursing programs and student learning outcomes
• Undertake research that produces high-quality outputs and contributes to the University’s research strengths
• Supervise honours and postgraduate research students and support their successful completion
• Engage in collaborative research activity and seek opportunities for external funding.

What will help you succeed

A doctoral or master’s qualification in Nursing (or equivalent accreditation and standing) and current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA is a mandatory requirement for this position.

For candidates seeking appointment to a Teaching and Research position, experience in teaching/student learning with the nursing field paired with evidence of experience in conducting and publishing research, attracting research funding, or contributing to a research program will support your success.

For candidates seeking appointment as an Education Specialist, experience designing and delivering engaging learning experiences, curriculum development and advancing student outcomes will be highly valued.

Most importantly, you'll bring a commitment to excellence in nursing education, a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and industry partners, and a passion for preparing the next generation of nurses to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Daniel Terry, Deputy Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery) via +61 7 3812 6025 or Daniel.Terry@unisq.edu.au.

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au/jobs.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0126_06/26

Location: Toowoomba campus

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $137,920 to $163,017 pa (includes salary range of $116,315 to $137,480 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey, available on our website.

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