- Be at the forefront of healthcare innovation in this teaching focused appointment and inspire our next generation of Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurse Prescribers
- We welcome applications for part time job-share options from 0.2 FTE – upwards to a full-time appointment
- Continuing Appointment / Remuneration at Academic Level C
- Location independent
About the position
The School of Nursing and Midwifery undertakes a wide range of teaching and research programs in Nursing, Midwifery, Maternal, Family and Child Health, Ageing and Aged Care, Health Service Design, Health and Wellbeing, Time Critical Nursing, Mental Health, and Workforce. These interconnected programs combine to form Centres of Excellence based within our clinical networks and Research Centres.
The School is seeking a Level C academic who is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner who has expertise in contemporary nursing practice and facilitating undergraduate and postgraduate education. We are recruiting a team of Nurse Practitioners, and we are open to receiving applications from candidates who would like to be considered for a fractional appointment from 0.2FTE upwards to a full-time appointment.
The incumbent will teach in the School’s successful Master of Nurse Practitioner course, and the Graduate Certificate in Registered Nurse Prescribing.
Reporting to the Discipline Lead, Postgraduate Nursing, duties at this level will include:
- Coordinate courses or coordinate and teach subjects providing a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or other sessions in online, blended or face-to-face modes.
- Design innovative and effective curriculum which reflects developing best practice nationally, utilising various methodologies including online and blended learning.
- Demonstrate effectiveness by taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate learning and teaching initiatives and by guiding others towards taking an evidence-based approach.
- Demonstrate a scholarly approach to learning and teaching by contributing to La Trobe’s SOLT including outputs relating to disciplinary teaching pedagogy and sharing of good practice through conference and seminar presentations.
- Lead the implementation of teaching improvement projects at course, discipline,
Skills and knowledge required for the position:
- PhD degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/ profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
- Hold current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Current or recent participation in clinical practice as a nurse practitioner.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination with a commitment to excellence in teaching, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership at course/program level.
Highly Desirable:
- Recent clinical experience in the adult setting with generalist experience would add significant value.
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or evidence of equivalent professional preparation for Higher Education teaching.
Please refer to the Position Descriptions for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 22nd June, 2025 @ 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Corinne Dunningham, Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator, Master of Nurse Practitioner, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Email: c.dunningham@latrobe.edu.au, Phone: (03) 9479 2319
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email: v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au, Phone: (03) 9479 5191
Position Description below:
PD-Senior Lecturer, Nursing (TF).pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up-to-date resume; and
- A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
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- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future
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