Senior Lecturer - Nursing

• Join a growing Nursing program that is helping address critical health workforce needs across Western Australia and beyond.
• Shape the next generation of nurses through innovative, student-centred teaching, curriculum leadership and professional engagement.
• Full-time (1 FTE) appointment on a tenurable basis
• Base salary range: Level C, $149,909 – $172,441 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Department of Nursing within UWA's School of Health and Clinical Sciences delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs designed to prepare graduates for contemporary healthcare environments. These programs have been developed in close collaboration with industry partners and respond directly to the growing demand for highly skilled nurses across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote communities.

As part of a globally recognised university, the Department is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, workforce development, and producing practice-ready graduates equipped with the knowledge, confidence and leadership capabilities to meet future health challenges. The programs play a vital role in strengthening Western Australia's health workforce and improving healthcare outcomes across diverse populations.

About the opportunity

• Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality nursing education across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, creating engaging learning experiences that support student success.
• Drive curriculum development, unit coordination, assessment innovation and accreditation activities while leveraging contemporary educational technologies and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Provide academic leadership through student mentorship, professional engagement, university service and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance nursing education outcomes.

About you

• PhD in Nursing or a relevant discipline, or equivalent advanced professional qualifications, clinical experience and professional standing in Nursing.
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), with ongoing membership of a relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated excellence in tertiary teaching, including curriculum development, assessment design, unit coordination and the delivery of innovative, student-centred learning experiences.
• Strong understanding of course accreditation requirements, curriculum review processes and the integration of scholarship, clinical practice and teaching excellence.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and external stakeholders, contributing to an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing academic environment.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Position description:  PD - Senior Lecturer, Nursing (524358).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Olivia Gallagher at olivia.gallagher@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Pratik Sridhar at pratik.sridhar@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

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Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 4 October 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

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