"Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery"

Full-time, Continuing position

Regional Campus Location

Level C Classification Level

La Trobe University invites applications for the role of Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery within the renowned La Trobe Rural Health School. Join Australia’s largest rural health school and help shape the future of nursing and midwifery education and research while making a meaningful impact on rural health and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Join La Trobe University's vibrant academic community and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing education. As a Senior Lecturer in Nursing, you will design innovative curricula, lead impactful research, and mentor the next generation of nursing professionals. Based at our Bendigo campus, you will contribute to the academic excellence and research reputation of Australia's largest rural health school, fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, coordinate, and deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Develop innovative curricula reflecting best practices, utilizing online and blended learning modalities.
• Provide leadership in subject or course design and mentoring academic staff.
• Conduct and publish high-impact research aligned with La Trobe’s themes of Healthy People, Families, and Communities.
• Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR), honours, and postgraduate students.
• Foster strong relationships with industry partners to advance the nursing discipline.
• Contribute to professional accreditation and internal course monitoring processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ph.D. or equivalent accreditation and standing in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse/Dual Registered Nurse with NMBA/AHPRA.
• Proven excellence in curriculum development, teaching, and research publication.
• Demonstrated capacity for academic leadership and mentoring.
• Experience liaising with external organizations and managing staff development.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive workplace with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to engage in innovative research and teaching practices.
• The chance to work on a stunning campus with state-of-the-art facilities.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice in the workplace.

Why Join Us?

La Trobe University is a globally recognized institution renowned for its commitment to excellence and community impact. Here, you’ll collaborate with exceptional people to transform the lives of students and communities while developing your career in an inspiring academic environment.

How to apply

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the position description.

PD-50001681-Senior Lecturer Nursing TF.docx

Closing Date: By 11.55pm on Sunday, 18 January 2026

Position Enquiries: Yangama Jokwiro - Head of Department, Rural Health Sciences, Nursing

Email: y.jokwiro@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

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Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.