School of Allied Health

• Join us to shape the future of Nursing and Midwifery. Contribute to innovative teaching, impactful research, and community partnerships at UWA, making a real difference in healthcare across Western Australia and beyond.
• Level B or C, part-time or full-time appointment on a tenurable basis. 
• Base salary range: $113,934 - $134,824 p.a. or $139,000 - $159,893 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

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.

About the team

UWA is launching programmes in Nursing and Midwifery in close collaboration with key industry stakeholders.  The University will offer an innovative and flexible programme of undergraduate and postgraduate courses designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required in a changing and challenging health care environment.  

About the opportunity

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the fields of nursing and midwifery, driving societal progress and shaping future healthcare professionals. Under the leadership of the Head of Nursing and Midwifery, you will play a key role in course development, curriculum delivery, and research focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. Working closely with Course Directors, you will develop innovative teaching methods, assessments, and course materials.

Your responsibilities will encompass all activities within nursing and midwifery, emphasizing collaboration, capacity building, and advancing cross-disciplinary research and teaching. Additionally, you will strengthen existing partnerships and explore new ones with internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, on both national and international levels.

About you 

You are an experienced nursing or midwifery professional with a strong background in Aboriginal Health. With a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, you are registered or eligible for registration with the NMBA through AHPRA and have over 5 years of post-registration experience.

You are highly experience in Aboriginal health education. Your commitment to research and community engagement is evident through your work with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and other stakeholders.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in nursing, midwifery, or Aboriginal Health; registered or eligible for registration with NMBA/AHPRA with a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience; current membership with a relevant professional association.
• Ability to deliver teaching in Aboriginal health at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels; experience in curriculum development and teaching (face-to-face or online); evidence of excellence in teaching performance; ability to support and mentor Aboriginal health students.
• Experience working with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in education settings.
• Ability to relate well to staff and students, commitment to equity and diversity principles; positive contribution to team, school, and wider University activities.
• Evidence of reflective practice and understanding the nexus between teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and practice.

Note: Aboriginality is an essential selection criterion under section 50 D of the Equal Opportunity Act. Provision of a Current National Police Clearance, “C” class driver’s licence will be required for the successful applicant.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria at both level B/C are outlined in the position descriptions:  PD - Lecturer (Indigenous) 517945.pdf   PD - Senior Lecturer (Indigenous) 517945.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 22 August 2024.

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

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

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.