About the Role

Join a growing department shaping contemporary nursing research and education.

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Nursing to join our expanding Department of Nursing at an exciting time of growth and renewal. With a strong focus on high-quality teaching, practice-based research and innovative course delivery, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of nursing research, education and clinical practice.

Working within an agile department, school and University, you will contribute to the development and delivery of contemporary nursing programs using blended and flexible learning models, supporting student learning across coursework and clinical placement contexts. You will also play an active role in nursing research and scholarship, through publications, grants and the supervision of higher degree research students.

This role is ideal for an experienced nurse academic who is passionate about nursing and health development nationally and internationally, innovative teaching, clinical engagement and collaborative research, and who is motivated by the opportunity to grow with a department that is building momentum, expanding its course offerings and strengthening its academic and industry profile.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of a department on the rise - developing programs, partnerships and research that respond to the evolving needs of the health sector. You will join a collegial, ambitious environment that values innovation, industry engagement and real-world impact and generates knowledge with a particular focus on cultural safety, person-centeredness and technology. Please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Nursing Chair, Professor David Edvardsson - dedvardsson@swin.edu.au, for any questions regarding the position.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience across the following key accountabilities:

Demonstrated capacity to build research teams and partnerships and in practice research supervision to achieve high impact research outcomes.
Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching including a record of co-ordination, teaching and curriculum development and teaching in nurse education.
Experience with online learning and teaching methods in nursing education including creation or use of leading edge/best practice delivery methods such as flexible delivery formats.
Demonstrated clinical experience in nursing or health care.
A high degree of organisational and administrative skills and capacity to contribute to management of course and program delivery.
Demonstrated high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

Doctoral qualification relevant to the discipline
Current AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse (or equivalent health professional credentials)

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you have any questions related to the role, please contact David Edvardsson – Nursing Department Chair via email dedvardsson@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: 5pm, Monday 25th May 2026

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Senior Lecturer in Nursing

Swinburne University of Technology

Melbourne VIC, Australia