Senior Lecturer – Nursing (Postgraduate Programs)

Senior Lecturer – Nursing (Postgraduate Programs)
Perth, WA | Full-Time | $110,000 – $150,000 + Benefits
 
Academic Excellence

Lead, Teach, Influence: Help Define the Next Generation of Nursing Practice.
 
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced nursing academic to contribute to teaching excellence, research, and student success.

• Competitive Salary 110-150k base + Super
• Must have PhD Nursing
• Must have significant experience as a Nursing Lecturer to be suitable for this senior position

Our client is a well-established private higher education provider with a strong reputation for delivering innovative healthcare education across Australia. With a focus on academic excellence, student success, and industry relevance, the organisation is committed to preparing nursing professionals to thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Lecturer in Nursing to join a growing academic team delivering postgraduate nursing education.
 
The Opportunity
 
Reporting to the academic leadership team, you will play a key role in the delivery, development, and continuous improvement of postgraduate nursing programs. This position combines teaching excellence, student engagement, curriculum innovation, and scholarly activity, providing a rewarding opportunity to influence the future nursing workforce.
You will work collaboratively with fellow academics and industry professionals to ensure students receive a contemporary, evidence-based educational experience that supports both academic achievement and professional growth.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online learning activities within postgraduate nursing programs.
• Facilitate clinical and simulation-based learning experiences aligned with current professional standards.
• Develop, review, and enhance curriculum content, learning resources, and assessment methodologies.
• Assess academic performance and provide meaningful feedback to support student development.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor postgraduate nursing students throughout their studies.
• Contribute to course accreditation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in research, scholarly activity, and professional development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student retention, progression, and success.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of nursing practice, healthcare trends, and regulatory requirements.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of academic expertise, teaching capability, and professional nursing experience.
Essential Requirements

• PhD in Nursing or a closely related healthcare discipline.
• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience teaching nursing within a tertiary or higher education environment.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based nursing practice and contemporary healthcare issues.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to engage and support diverse student cohorts.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student-centred learning.

Highly Regarded

• Experience delivering postgraduate or Master’s level nursing education.
• Curriculum design and course development expertise.
• Research publications or active involvement in research projects.
• Knowledge of pathways and registration processes for internationally qualified nurses within Australia.
• Experience supervising student research or capstone projects.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package of $110,000 – $150,000.
• Salary packaging opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and conference support.
• Genuine opportunities for academic career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative academic culture.
• Access to modern teaching technologies and learning resources.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and assistance programs.

Apply Now
If you are a passionate nursing academic looking to make a meaningful contribution to postgraduate healthcare education, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
 
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please call Ellie Seabrook Recruiter on 02 9024 3275 or email ellie.seabrook@healthcareaustralia.com.au
 
 
This search is being managed by a specialist recruitment partner on behalf of our client. All applications will be treated with strict confidence.