- Make a significant contribution to nursing education as a Lecturer in Nursing (Education Focused) at the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School)
- Full-time fixed term (18 months) opportunity situated at Camperdown Campus and with travel to Westmead Campus
- Base Salary $132,533+ 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) is the school of choice to nurture global citizens in health and wellbeing. We are currently ranked #2 in Australia and #20 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. As a leader in nursing research and education, Sydney Nursing School produces graduates who possess critical thinking skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care for individuals both locally and globally. We are also home to the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health. Our dedicated academic staff are committed to fostering a learning environment that nurtures students to become global citizens in health and wellbeing. We integrate teaching, research, and scholarship with practice and policy development, while fostering engagement with all health professions. Our experienced staff, many of whom work in frontline healthcare services, make a real difference to the healthcare landscape in Australia and internationally. Our students gain practical, hands-on experience in dedicated clinical simulation facilities on the Westmead Campus and in the Susan Wakil Health Building on the Camperdown Campus.
Sydney Nursing School offers a supportive and collegial environment with many opportunities for professional development. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and diverse, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and persons with disabilities. Applicants who are willing to embrace our vision and are interested in driving forward our strategy for continuously improving our research impact, student experience, and a respectful, collaborative, culturally safe and person-centred workplace culture are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are seeking a suitably qualified full-time academic at the level of Lecturer with strong experience in teaching. You will have a PhD or be near completion (in the last six months of candidature) in nursing or an academic field relevant to the discipline. You will also have a postgraduate qualification (master’s level) and experience in one or more of these areas of nursing and healthcare. A current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse) is a requirement for this position. You will make a significant contribution to high-quality teaching and innovative learning practices, and research in nursing. The role will be based at the Susan Wakil Health Building at Camperdown Campus with travel to Westmead campus.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Undertake independent teaching in discipline, contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes
- engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences, using innovative approaches at pre-registration, honours, and post-registration levels
- engage in supervision of research students at undergraduate level, in accordance with the requirements and expectations of the School/ Faculty/ University
- design, coordinate and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student learning and meet accredited curriculum requirements, and contribute to the innovative design, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing curricula
- participate in academic administration, school meetings, and initiatives aligned with the faculty and University's strategic priorities
· contribute to a collegial and inclusive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence in research and teaching
About you
- current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
- postgraduate qualification in nursing or health care
- PhD in a field relevant to nursing (or within six months of completion)
- demonstrated experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in and development of effective and contemporary pedagogical practices that engage students in developing critical understanding and application of nursing practice
- demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum design and development in an established academic program
- proficiency in planning, organisation, and the use of digital tools and learning technologies, with a commitment to providing high-quality service and support to students and colleagues
- strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences including students, colleagues, clinical and other industry partners, and external interested parties
- a developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions
- experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
How to apply
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Applications Close
Monday 27 July 2026 11:59 PM
