Job no: 504136
Work type: Academic
Location: Bruce
Categories: Education Focused, Teaching and Research, Nursing and Midwifery
* Where your nursing expertise shapes tomorrow’s workforce
* UC Level B, Salary Range $116,403 pa - $137,865 pa plus 17% Super
* 2 positions available: Fixed-term till Dec 2027 (Education-Focused), and Continuing full-time (Education & Research)
About us:
Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the opportunity:
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of nurses? Join our dynamic and supportive Discipline of Nursing and play a key role in delivering high-quality, contemporary nursing education.
We are seeking two motivated Lecturers in Nursing to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. One position is a fixed-term (till Dec 2027), education-focused role, ideal for those who thrive in teaching excellence. The second is a continuing role combining education and research, suited to candidates looking to build a strong academic profile.
Position Description - Lecturer in Nursing, Education-Focused, Fixed Term Full Time
Position Description - Lecturer in Nursing Education & Research, Continuing Full Time
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate course materials
* Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, and workshops
* Facilitate and support professional experience placements
* Coordinate units, ensuring high-quality curriculum delivery and supporting teaching teams
* Develop measurable research outputs, including publications and reports (if applicable)
* Contribute to external research funding opportunities (if applicable)
Requirements:
A conferred PhD, or significant progress towards completion of a PhD, in Nursing or a related discipline.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
* Flexible working arrangements
* Family-friendly policies
* On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
* Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
* Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
* Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your Application We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your application with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
For job specific information: please contact Mary-Ellen Hooper, Discipline Lead in Nursing, .
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 3 May 2026
Advertised: 10 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time