Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Nursing - Melbourne Australia role at Victoria University.
About the role: As the Associate Professor of Nursing and Midwifery, you will provide strategic leadership in teaching, research, and curriculum development within the College of Sport, Health and Engineering. You will help shape the future of nursing and midwifery education at VU, contribute to research capacity, and mentor academic staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead curriculum innovation and unit design across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
* Provide research leadership aligned with VU’s Research and Impact Plan 2023–2028.
* Supervise Higher Degree Research students and sessional staff.
* Act as Course Chair or Deputy Head of Program when required.
* Foster strong partnerships with clinical, industry, and government stakeholders.
About You
You are a passionate educator and researcher with a commitment to advancing nursing and midwifery practice. You should have a strong academic track record, leadership experience, and a collaborative spirit. This role requires eligibility for full registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and meeting work rights requirements.
* Registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse/Midwife.
* A doctoral qualification (or substantial progress toward completion) in a relevant field.
* Demonstrated excellence in tertiary teaching and curriculum design.
* A growing research profile with evidence of external funding and impactful publications.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
* Awareness of OHS responsibilities and commitment to safe work practices.
Why Join VU?
* Innovative Teaching Model: VU’s award-winning Block Model transforms student learning through focused, immersive study.
* Dual-Sector Excellence: VU leads in both higher education and vocational training, offering unique career pathways.
* Global Impact: Ranked among the world’s top universities in sports science, health, engineering, and sustainability.
* Inclusive Culture: We empower students and staff from diverse backgrounds to thrive and succeed.
What We Offer
For information on employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships and salary packaging please visit the Victoria University staff benefits page.
Location
This role is primarily based at the St Albans campus and Sunshine Clinical School, with travel across other VU campuses as required.
How to Apply
For a copy of the position description, please click here.
Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:
* Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description
* Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration
Application Closing Date: 5pm on Tuesday, 07/10/2025
Note: Previous applicants, including those interviewed before and unsuccessful, are unlikely to be short-listed.
Who to Contact
For further information relating to the position, please contact: Professor Gina Kruger, Head of Program – Nursing and Midwifery, gina.kruger@vu.edu.au
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Victoria University is committed to protecting country and advancing Indigenous engagement, progressive inclusivity, and a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised people, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from diverse backgrounds.
If you require adjustments or accessible formats during the recruitment process, please contact inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Higher Education
* Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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