Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor Nursing - Melbourne Australia

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About the Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your academic career in one of the world’s most liveable cities? As the Associate Professor of Nursing and Midwifery, you will provide strategic leadership in teaching, research, and curriculum development within the College of Sport, Health and Engineering. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing and midwifery education at VU, contributing to the growth of research capacity and mentoring academic staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum innovation and unit design across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Provide research leadership aligned with VU’s Research and Impact Plan 2023–2028.
• Supervise Higher Degree Research students and sessional staff.
• Act as Course Chair or Deputy Head of Program when required.
• Foster strong partnerships with clinical, industry, and government stakeholders.

About You

You are a passionate educator and researcher with a commitment to advancing nursing and midwifery practice. You bring a strong academic track record, leadership experience, and a collaborative spirit. This role requires you to be eligible for full registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Australia and meet our work right requirements.

Why Join VU?

What We Offer

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships and salary packaging please visit the official staff benefits page.

Location

This role is primarily based at our St Albans campus and Sunshine Clinical School , with travel across other VU campuses as required.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description, please click here. Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising :

Application Closing Date : 5pm on Tuesday, 07 / 10 / 2025

Previous applicants including those interviewed before and unsuccessful will probably not be short-listed.

Who to Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact : Professor Gina Kruger, Head of Program – Nursing and Midwifery,

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