Senior Lecturer

Are you a passionate and experienced midwifery academic ready to shape the future of midwifery education?

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Lecturer in Midwifery to join our dynamic team and inspire the next generation of midwives

ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions

Full time, continuing role at our Brisbane campus with some hybrid flexibility

Operating within Midwifery (Brisbane), the Senior Lecturer provides academic leadership in the school by undertaking coordination responsibilities and/or other leadership portfolios as required. This includes making a significant contribution to the learning and teaching scholarship and/or research performance of the School, developing and delivering lecture, tutorial and laboratory classes and contributing to the academic and administrative functions of the school.

You will support students in both classroom and clinical settings, ensuring they graduate as confident, compassionate, and competent professionals.

Be part of a team that's nurturing the midwives of tomorrow. Apply today and help shape the future of maternity care. For full position details, refer to the position description.

General enquiries can be sent to Paula Schulz, Head of School - School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (QLD/ACT) at: HOS.SoNMPQLDACT@acu.edu.au

• Total remuneration valued to $178,414 - $193,705 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $151,018 - $164,087 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level C), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata, dependent on your commencement date.
• Generous benefits including flexible work, study leave, various leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more about the benefits of working at ACU.

Respondents to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies should be provided in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or online Declaration and Criteria application page. Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Applications close: 26-SEP-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship (homeaffairs.gov.au)

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses — Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Applications close: 26-SEP-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time