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Benefits

  • Flexible working options considered.
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
  • 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
  • Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Lecturer (Nursing)

Job no: 522559
Work type: Part Time
Location: Albany
Categories: Health and Medical Sciences

  • Contribute to the education and development of the future nursing workforce in the Great Southern and beyond
  • Mentorship and support for undergraduate nursing students
  • Part-time ( 0.6 FTE) appointment on a tenurable basis
  • Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $138,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

WACHS Great Southern (GS)and the Department of Nursing, University of Western Australia, invites applications from experienced registered nurses interested in a part-time secondment to a Nursing Academic Lecturer role, based in Albany.

This exciting partnership opportunity is ideal for a passionate clinician who is motivated to contribute to the education and development of the future nursing workforce in the Great Southern, a growing hub for innovative health education and collaborative workforce development across regional Western 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.

UWA’s Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is an innovative four-year nursing qualification and is delivered start-to-finish in the Great Southern at the UWA Albany campus. Located at the UWA Albany campus, this role supports high-quality nursing education and student learning experiences in the Great Southern.

UWA is committed to engaging collaboratively within the regions to support health workforce capacity through access to tertiary education, quality education offerings, evaluation and research in partnership with communities.

Learn more about us.

About the opportunity

  • The role will require the ideal candidate to provide clinical supervision during placements across the GS region, alongside academic mentorship and support
  • Facilitate simulation-based learning activities and assessment of students
  • Contribute to curriculum development, adopting a continuous improvement methodology
  • Engage with regional clinical partners to foster academic–practice collaboration.

About you

Previous academic experience is welcomed but not essential. Comprehensive orientation to the role and professional development opportunities will be provided. This secondment offers a supported pathway into academic practice while recognising the importance of clinical currency in the delivery of contemporary nursing education of the future.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

A current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant along with occasional travel interstate

Position description:  PD - Lecturer (Nursing) 522559.pdf

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

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 13 April 2026

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

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number

Advertised: W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: W. Australia Standard Time

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