Senior Lecturer In Nursing (Mental Health)

• Please apply if you are passionate about making a positive impact on someone's life and a lasting impact in the world of Nursing
• Academic Level C, Salary Range $134,096 pa - $150,175 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

UC has curiosity, ambition and inclusiveness at its core. We challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Our place-based commitment ensures that we visibly serve Canberra's community and the surrounding region with impact on the nation. The University of Canberra is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).

If you truly value Mental Health and love the satisfaction that comes with helping others then this is the role for you.

UC are seeking an exceptional individual to join our dynamic team of educators and researchers.  We are a collaborative and inclusive team where we welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions and provide you a home where you are will be supported to succeed.

With the collective purpose of inspiring excellence in teaching and learning, and shaping the future of nursing education, this role enables you to forge connections with industry professionals, government bodies, and community groups to drive initiatives in the Faculty and Discipline.

This is an opportunity to elevate your academic prestige through innovative teaching programs and game changing research contributions whilst immersing yourself in the vibrant research landscape of Canberra.

Pioneer Research and dive into cutting edge research that aligns with our vision, where publications, funding and nurturing HDR students take centre stage.

To be considered, you will need:

• A PhD in Nursing or related field.
• Unconditional registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• A record of high-quality teaching in a tertiary environment.
• A proven track record of research and research student supervision.
• Extensive clinical experience in Mental Health Nursing.
• Evidence of supervision and mentoring of academics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a supermarket and childcare facilities.

Connected - A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

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

To be considered for this role all we want is your CV, no other documentation is required.

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.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a work visa for Australia.

For job specific information: please email Professor Jenny Weller-Newton, Head of School, Nursing and Midwifery Jenny.Weller-Newton@canberra.edu.au or Professor Michael Roche, Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Chair Michael.Roche@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 21st January 2024