• Make a difference and inspire the future workforce of the midwifery discipline
• Academic Level A, Salary Range $79,951pa - $108,055pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community, and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).

About the role:

Our School of Nursing & Midwifery within the Faculty of Health is recruiting for an Associate Lecturer in Midwifery to join the team. As an education focused role, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in the Discipline of Midwifery. Reporting to the Discipline Lead, Midwifery the position will be committed to student learning, coordination and unit delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to inspire and empower future midwives who are committed to women-centred, culturally safe, and evidence-based care. We are looking for someone passionate about supporting learners to uphold the values of respect, partnership, and advocacy that define the midwifery profession. This could also be a great segway for someone looking to pivot their career from midwifery to academia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching, preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and tutorials,
• Unit coordination as relevant with support of senior staff,
• Communication with students including pastoral care,
• Staff collaboration,
• Marking and assessment,
• Involvement in professional activities and service to the University.

About you:

• Current unconditional registration as a Midwife with AHPRA,
• Masters in Midwifery and demonstrated knowledge of higher education processes and structures,
• Collegial team member,
• Passionate about teaching midwifery,
• High level interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate and establish effective relationships with staff, students and industry stakeholders,

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in teaching,
• A strong understanding and commitment to women-centred care and the philosophy of midwifery practice.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra embodies it’s Values of Everyone’s invites, Narragunnawali, Change the World, Dare to be Curious and Walk together which we are proud. UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

Please apply with your CV only. No other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: Please contact Professor Jenny Weller-Newton, Head of School, Nursing and Midwifery on 02 6201 2468 or email on [email protected]

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday, 25 May 2025