Senior Lecturer in Nursing

The School of Health (SOH)

SOH: Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!

Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Lecturer in Nursing, you will take on a key academic leadership role shaping the future of contemporary nursing education. You will champion innovative curriculum design, elevate teaching excellence, and expand work-integrated learning through influential partnerships across the health sector. Based at UniSC’s Fraser Coast campus, you will also play an important role in building research capacity, supervising Higher Degree by Research candidates and mentoring emerging academics to foster a strong, collaborative scholarly culture.

In parallel, you will advance a purposeful research agenda that addresses critical health challenges and delivers meaningful impact. Through your leadership, you will help develop highly capable, future-ready graduates equipped to lead in complex clinical and community settings, while contributing to knowledge that improves health outcomes locally and globally - join UniSC and make your mark.

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You will:

• lead and inspire teaching excellence by designing and delivering innovative, future-focused nursing programs that engage and empower students and colleagues;
• drive impactful research through high-quality publications, successful grant funding, and leadership of research projects that create real-world health outcomes;
• strengthen the University community by contributing to academic leadership, governance, and capacity-building initiatives across the School and broader institution; and
• build influential partnerships with healthcare providers, industry, and community organisations to expand opportunities and enhance student learning experiences

About you

You are an accomplished academic and an emerging or established leader in nursing education and research. You bring energy, vision, and a strong sense of purpose to your work, with a passion for shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

You are known for your ability to inspire, whether in the classroom, through your research, or in collaboration with colleagues and partners. You thrive in a connected, values-driven environment and are motivated by work that delivers meaningful impact.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a nurse
• A strong and demonstrable record of teaching excellence, including curriculum design, student engagement, and leadership in higher education
• An established research profile with evidence of publications, grant success, supervision of higher degree candidates, and real-world impact
• Proven leadership capabilities that foster a positive, high-performing academic culture
• Experience in academic administration, such as program coordination or related functions
• Active engagement with professional bodies, industry, or community networks
• A commitment to continuous professional and academic development

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in higher education
• Recognition for excellence in teaching and/or research.

Position Details: Level C, $144,979 - $167,068 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation. Full-time, ongoing appointment at School of Health, UniSC Fraser Coast.

Your completed application must include: a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 7 June 2026.