RMIT University

Overview:

• An opportunity now exists to join RMIT’s School of Health and Biomedical Sciences and contribute to the growth of teaching and research within the Nursing Discipline
• 1 x Full time, ongoing appointment based at the Bundoora Campus
• Remuneration at Academic Level B $115,303- $136,925

About the Role

Join Discipline of Nursing delivering industry-ready programs across undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, underpinned by academic excellence, innovative research, contemporary clinical practice and strong community partnerships. Our modern curriculum leverages simulation laboratories with a strong focus on diversity, consumers of health and workforce readiness.

• Deliver and coordinate teaching aligned to your expertise (e.g. acute care nursing) within the Bachelor of Nursing, including course coordination and oversight of clinical placements.
• Contribute to scholarship, research and professional practice, while building and maintaining strong industry, academic and community partnerships to support program quality and promotion.

Learn more about the Discipline of Nursing: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/health-science/nursing

About You

To be successful for this appointment, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, prepare and deliver courses online and on campus including the ability to produce high quality program materials in mental health and where relevant, contribute to the delivery of content across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Experience coordinating students undertaking clinical placement experience including liaising with clinical agencies to support students during placements and problem solve.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning and program progress.
• Emerging track record and/or recognition within their discipline or professional area evidenced by strong industry links or engagement, partnerships, or evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, or competitive research funding.
• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and external agencies to generate clinical placements for RMIT students.
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with students, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• PhD in related field or approved AQF equivalency with relevant industry experience (a minimum of seven years of full-time practice or equivalent for appointment at level B)
• Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

About the College

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic areas:

• Clinical Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Medical Sciences

Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus, we undertake teaching and research across the disciplines of: Biomedical Science, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physiotherapy and Psychology.

The School’s research was ranked as well above world standard in clinical science, complementary and alternative medicine, medical physiology, microbiology and pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences, and above world standard in psychology, public health & health service and medical & health sciences. We have a strategic focus on chronic disease and integrative health care with globally distinctive research strengths in respiratory health, neuroinflammation, translational immunology and infection, cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, and cross-cutting themes of: Lifestyle Medicine, Digital Health, Indigenous Health, Ageing in Health & Disease, and Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Prognostics. Research and Learning and Teaching innovation within the School is supported by a world class simulated hospital, digital human anatomy facility, state-of-the-art equipment and fully equipped laboratories and medical radiations facilities as well as a significant number of national and international partners.

Preferred: Completion of the Essentials in Tertiary Teaching Practice program or equivalent (if the appointed candidate does not meet this requirement at time of appointment, they will be supported to complete this as a requirement to fulfil their probation).

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter and separately addressed the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Associate Professor Ruby Walter, Assistant Associate Dean, Nursing at ruby.walter@rmit.edu.au

Position description - Lecturer, Nursing

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Applications Close:

10 Feb 2026 11.59 pm

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