Senior Lecturer (Midwifery), School of Nursing and Midwifery
Fremantle Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level C from $137,639+ 14.50% super

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the role

Provide leadership in teaching, curriculum development, research, student supervision, and academic governance, while contributing to student success, scholarly excellence, and the effective operation of the School and University.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching across tutorials, practical classes, workshops, clinical, studio, and field-based settings.
• Develop, review, and enhance curriculum and course materials.
• Coordinate courses and units to ensure effective delivery and student success.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and other learning activities.
• Supervise Honours and postgraduate research and coursework students.
• Conduct and contribute to research, including leading research projects and teams where appropriate.
• Engage in professional activities that advance disciplinary knowledge and practice.
• Provide academic advice, support, and consultation to students.
• Contribute to academic administration, governance, and quality assurance activities.
• Undertake assessment, marking, moderation, and feedback responsibilities.
• Participate in committees, meetings, and strategic planning initiatives at School and Faculty levels.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Postgraduate qualifications in Nursing, Midwifery or area of speciality.
• Current registration with AHPRA with no notations and/or restrictions
• Minimum 5 years post registration in healthcare education, clinical coordinator or related field.
• Proven experience in the preceptorship/mentorship and supervision of nursing students/junior staff within a clinical setting.
• Expert knowledge of healthcare industry regulations, accreditation standards for nursing and midwifery education programs and clinical placement best practices.
• Experience with clinical databased systems is desired
• Sound knowledge of registered nurse practice standards, nursing education principles, clinical teaching methods, and student assessment techniques.
• Excellent organisational, time management skills

Benefits

• Fitness Passport on offer
• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date:23 June 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit:How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role toMelissa Schmidt, Melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.