Lecturer in Nursing

• Play a key role in preparing the next generation of nurses through high-quality teaching
• Contribute to innovation in learning and teaching to meet the health service delivery needs
• Full-time (or part time) ongoing position based in Hobart

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join a dynamic team in the School of Nursing which is part of the Health portfolio. The School of Nursing works in close partnership with Tasmanian and national healthcare partners to improve the health of Tasmanians and to educate a new generation of nurses with the capability in leadership and future-focused health care. We build our future workforce through innovative learning experiences using online and face-to-face delivery across our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. We foster a dynamic highly engaged work environment. The School of Nursing sits within the Health portfolio which has a focus on evidence-based learning and teaching to educate a new generation of agile health professionals. With a strong background in nursing education this position will contribute to student success through the educational preparation of pre-registration nursing students. You will support developing a positive culture that enables high levels of collaboration and productivity to support the vision of the University to deliver place-based education with high impact for Tasmania.

What youll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high quality teaching in undergraduate and if applicable in postgraduate.
• Make an effective contribution in the teaching of undergraduate contemporary nursing curricula including unit coordination curriculum development evaluation and using emerging and online technology.
• Contribute to collaborative research and/or scholarly contributions as relevant for qualifications and the Universitys performance expectations for Level B.
• Contribute to productive and effective teams and partnerships inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline relevant interdisciplinary domains profession industry and/or wider community.
• Behave in a manner that aligns with the University of Tasmania Behaviour Policy and Statement of Values and promote a vibrant positive campus culture with a focus on safety.

What were looking for:

• Current Registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse with no condition
• Post graduate nursing qualifications: Graduate certificate minimum. PhD or Masters level desirable.
• Experience in university-level learning and teaching including experiences in undergraduate programs across all modes using contemporary teaching practices. Experience in managing and coordinating units and developing nursing curricula will be looked on favourably.
• Engagement with innovative approaches to learning and teaching and the capacity to initiate and deliver quality improvement activities.
• Experience in nursing practice (with recency) including experience in a specialty area of nursing practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a record of contributing effectively to building and maintaining productive and effective partnerships with the discipline profession industry (where relevant) and wider community.
• Evidence of evidence-based practice capability demonstrated by health service/program evaluation publications or direct experience in research projects will be looked on favourably.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155885 comprising base salary within the range of $114766 to $133235 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online please provide your CV with your registration number and a 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the Roles Specific Skills Knowledge and Experience
• For further information about this position please contact Grace Bennett-Daly
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff in submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description below for full details.

Position DescriptionLecturer in

Applications close Sunday 18 January 2026 11.55 pm

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