Senior Lecturer of Nursing

About The Team

The School of Nursing is a highly engaged supportive and innovative academic team within the College of Health and Education. Our collegial culture is underpinned by a strong commitment to excellence in teaching research and professional practice with many team members recognised through national state university and industry awards.

Working closely with extensive clinical partners and active national and international research collaborators the Nursing team provides high-quality student-focused learning experiences across undergraduate postgraduate and research programs.

Your New Role!

The Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Nursing contributes to highquality teaching research and professional engagement within the discipline. The role involves delivering and enhancing curriculum supervising honours and postgraduate students and contributing to academic leadership and service across the School College and University.

Key Responsibilities

• Design deliver and assess teaching across a range of formats including lectures tutorials practical classes workshops and seminars.

• Supervise honours and postgraduate research students.

• Lead and contribute to curriculum development teaching innovation and continuous improvement in learning and teaching quality.

• Engage in service and professional activities that support the School University and nursing profession.

Please refer to the candidate Pack for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $138K $159K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement effective July 2026

• Flexible work arrangements

• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

• Indigenous Language Allowance

• Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit

• Employee Assistance Program

• On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

• Your most recent resume (CV)

What youll bring to the role:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Completion of a PhD in a relevant nursing discipline.

• Demonstrated excellence in nursing education supported by positive student and peer feedback.

• Strong commitment to evidencebased teaching curriculum design and contemporary nursing pedagogy.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a collegial interdisciplinary academic team.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the Universitys Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Relocation may be available for the right candidate.

Please see theApplicant Guidefor more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Frank Donnelly Dean of Nursing and quote JR105181 as the reference.

Applications Close on 13 May 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.