Job Description

• Full-time Continuing opportunity situated at Camperdown Campus
• We are seeking an outstanding academic to make a significant contribution to teaching and research as a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School).

• Base Salary commencing at $162,347+ 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) is the school of choice to nurture global citizens in health and wellbeing. We are currently ranked #2 in Australia and #25 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. As a leader in nursing research and education, Sydney Nursing School produces graduates who possess critical thinking skills, knowledge and values to provide exceptional, culturally safe and person-centred care for individuals and communities locally and globally. We are also home to the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health. We integrate teaching, research, and scholarship with practice and policy development, while fostering engagement with all health professions. Our experienced staff, many of whom work in frontline healthcare services, make a real difference to the healthcare landscape in Australia and internationally.

Sydney Nursing School offers a supportive and collegial environment with many opportunities for professional development. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and diverse, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and persons with disabilities. Applicants who are willing to embrace our vision and are interested in driving forward our strategy for continuously improving our research impact and student experience, and building a respectful, collaborative, culturally safe and person-centred workplace culture, are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a suitably qualified full-time academic at the level of Senior Lecturer with expertise in teaching and research in nursing. You will make a significant contribution to leading and delivering high-quality teaching and innovative learning practices in research knowledge and skills, and evidence translation in pre-registration and postgraduate academic (nursing) programs, and to research in your own health-related field.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in nursing
• design, coordinate and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student learning and meet accredited curriculum requirements, and contribute to the innovative design, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the areas of health research and evidence translation in healthcare
• establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university
• provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school/faculty
• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda
• provide mentorship and academic support to students, and contribute to the coordination of teaching activities within the discipline
• participate in academic administration, school meetings, and initiatives aligned with the faculty and University's strategic priorities
• contribute to a collegial and inclusive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence in research and teaching

About you

• PhD in Nursing, Health, Higher Education or a related field
• hold current registered nurse registration with AHPRA without any conditions/restrictions placed on registration
• significant experience in teaching and learning within an established program and in a variety of settings
• significant experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating effective teaching and learning initiatives across a variety of educational settings and formats
• significant research profile with evidence of conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity within a relevant discipline or health-related field relevant to nursing
• demonstrated ability in curriculum development and delivery of high-quality learning experiences within an established academic program
• strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including students, colleagues, external partners and interested parties
• established network of academic, industry and professional partners and ability to build and maintain academic, industry, and professional networks to support research, teaching, and collaboration
• reputation at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogical or curriculum innovation and research
• experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Sunday 19 July 2026 11:59 PM