Lecturer, Midwifery

Contribute to the development and delivery of midwifery units at our Ballarat campus.
- Institute of Health and Wellbeing - Ballarat Campus
- Part-time (0.6), continuing appointment
- Academic Level B - $108,257 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 05/01/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As an integral member of our team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of courses within the midwifery discipline at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the Institutes research program and administrative functions.

You will:
- undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;- undertake research activities;- supervise students undertaking project units and honours courses; and- participate in team projects and various committees as required.

About you

You will work as part of the Institute’s team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, research and professional experience and seek to embed long and short-term research strategies for the Institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem-solver, who possesses initiative, innovation and a can-do attitude.

You will possess:
- a current unrestricted registration as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);- a commitment to scholarship and a potential for academic advancement;- commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching;- previous experience in academic administration; and- ability to work collegially.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to the key selection criteria.

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