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• Foster a collaborative culture to advance impactful midwifery education and research in Tasmania
• Develop the midwifery curriculum and clinical placements to strengthen the midwifery workforce
• Ongoing, part or full-time role based in Launceston with relocation assistance considered

About the opportunity

As a Senior Lecturer Midwifery with a strong background in midwifery education, this senior leadership position will contribute to the educational preparation of midwives in the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery. A key focus of this position is the development and leadership of midwifery curriculum and Midwife Experience Placements aimed at expanding Tasmania’s and Australia’s Midwifery workforce.

This position also involves health services research and/or innovation in learning and teaching to improve the health outcomes of Tasmanians. You will assist in developing a positive culture that enables high levels of collaboration and productivity to support the vision of the University to deliver Midwifery education and research with high impacts for Tasmania. The position will be available as full-time or part-time.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Provide leadership within the School of Nursing in developing and delivering a high-quality Postgraduate Diploma level curriculum and supporting students working in practice.
• Deliver high-quality scholarly teaching in online and simulation laboratory coursework.
• For Level C Balanced (PhD applicant) undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly international standing, secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students in order to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations.
• A Teaching Intensive (Masters applicant) will undertake high-quality teaching innovation and develop national and international partnerships.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective partnerships within the University, as well as locally and nationally, with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and the wider community.

What we’re looking for:

• A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has made worthwhile contributions to the field of Midwifery, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences and preferably success in securing external competitive and other funding.
• Experience in University-level teaching and learning, especially in areas related to Midwifery pre-registration curricula. 
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive partnerships locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and the wider community.
• Demonstrated high achievement in University-level curriculum development using flexible and innovative blended learning & teaching andragogy employing practical demonstration, simulation-based education, and digital technologies.
• Experience delivering high quality coursework learning and demonstrated leadership in learning & teaching activity including unit coordination, quality assurance reviews, and best practice assessment targeted to course learning outcomes.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, with a record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry, and the wider community.
• Strong clinical experience relevant to a midwife.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level C and will have a total remuneration package of up to $184,076 comprising base salary within the range of $138,536 to $157,330 plus 17% superannuation.

Considering a move to Tasmania to take up this opportunity?

Offering a breath of fresh air, our island State’s wild landscapes, unique towns and fascinating history have something for everyone. Tasmania has crafted a unique brand of creativity and adventure; case in point: world-famous MONA and the exceptional mountain bike tracks of Derby. Our world-famous food and wine provide an abundance of fresh seafood, family-run wineries and distilleries, and culinary experiences celebrating farm-fresh produce.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience from the Position Description below.
• For further information about this position, please contact Christine Stirling, Head of School, Nursing, christine.stirling@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 4678.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501278 - Senior Lecturer in Midwifery.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 27 July 2025, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.