Senior Lecturer, Nurse Practitioner

Flinders University of South Australia – Bedford Park SA Academic Level C | $138,124 - $158,885 p.a. pro rata View Position Description About the Role The Senior Lecturer Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner) will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality teaching in Nursing across all levels and modes of the College, drawing on contemporary, student-centred learning approaches. The incumbent will coordinate and contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of Nursing topics, stepping into Topic Coordinator and Course Coordinator responsibilities as needed - primarily supporting the Master of Nurse Practitioner course. A key focus of the position is leading curriculum review, renewal and design to ensure our courses remain innovative, industry-aligned and appealing to current and future student cohorts. The Senior Lecturer will foster creativity and critical thinking through well-designed learning experiences, while providing personalised academic support, professional guidance and career advice to students. The role also involves integrating new technologies and teaching innovations to enhance learning outcomes. As an educational leader, the incumbent will champion best practice and promote the adoption of modern pedagogical principles across the College, contributing to a thriving and forward-thinking learning community. About You As an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner, you will have substantial and current clinical practice experience, supported by active registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You will hold a doctorate in a relevant discipline or bring equivalent professional expertise and recognised standing within the Nursing profession. Your background will include contemporary clinical experience that you can continue to maintain alongside this role. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of pedagogical theory and modern educational practices relevant to Nursing, with a proven record of excellence in tertiary teaching across classroom, simulation and/or clinical environments. You will also bring extensive experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of innovative learning and teaching strategies, ensuring students are engaged, challenged and well prepared for professional practice. Your clinical credibility, educational expertise and commitment to high-quality learning experiences will enable you to make a significant contribution to the College's teaching and learning community. College of Nursing and Health Sciences At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co‑creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Our commitment to wellbeing through our initiative Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia) Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). SA: Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy. How to Apply and Information To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Senior Lecturer, Nurse Practitioner You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description For more information regarding this position, please contact Chris Barr Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Wednesday, 7th January 2026. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Important Notice: Recruitment Activity During University Shutdown Please note that recruitment activity will be paused during the Flinders University shutdown period. No updates or progress on applications will be available between 22 December 2025 and 5 January 2026.Recruitment processes will resume from 5 January 2026, and application statuses will be communicated from that date onward.We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr