Lecturer, Clinical Educator (Nursing - Kalgoorlie)

$114,307 - $135,408 (ALB) pro-rata + 17% superannuation Fixed term (2-years), full-time or part-time | possibility of extension Fantastic benefits and flexible working arrangements Job reference: 765261
Opportunity Highlights

Flexible Working Arrangements: Choose from full-time, part-time, options to suit your lifestyle, based at our Kalgoorlie campus. Competitive Remuneration: Earn between $114,307 - $135,408 (ALB) pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and additional locality leave, and housing subsidy (subject to eligibility). Empowering Role: Help contribute to the development of a new department embedded within the Goldfields. Professional Growth: Develop your professional skills in a leading Australian University. Your new role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lecturer (Clinical Educator - Teaching Academic) to lead the development and expansion of high-quality rural clinical training experiences for nursing students . In this fixed-term (2 years) full-time position, you will support the capacity building for effective clinical supervision and preceptorship across various settings in the diverse communities of the Goldfields region.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Develop and implement quality clinical training programs for nursing students. Foster effective clinical supervision and mentorship across multiple settings. Engage with stakeholders, including community members, clinicians, faculties, and schools, to promote the objectives of GUDRH. Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance clinical education practices. Evaluate and improve clinical training experiences based on feedback and best practices. Join us!
Please provide a cover letter, your CV, and a separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Selection Criteria
A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for Teaching Focused Clinical Professional role). Demonstrated high level teaching skills and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery. A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline. An emerging record of contribution to scholarship in teaching. Demonstrated experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity. Demonstrated commitment to the application of relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position. If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach. This role is part of a progressive and supportive team. We support flexible work arrangements, including working from home and part-time options.
**You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
About us
Curtin University - Goldfields University Departments of Rural Health (GUDRH)
University Departments of Rural Health (also known as UDRHs) are academic centres based in rural and remote Australia. Established in 2023, the Goldfields University Department of Rural Health (GUDRH) aims to strengthen the supply, capability, and impact of healthcare graduates in the Goldfields region and in doing so, help address healthcare disparities in our rural communities.
Operated by Curtin University in collaboration with the Western Australia Country Health Service and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), GUDRH receives funding from the Department of Health and Aged Care under the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program.
The GUDRH's focus is multifaceted and includes:
Raising awareness of, and fostering access to, health science careers Providing enriching and positive rural placements for current health science students Supporting the enhancement of local health professionals' capabilities, especially in the area of clinical supervision Conducting rurally relevant research Expansion of health science degrees and qualifications on offer at the Kalgoorlie Campus. The activities of the GUDRH are underpinned by interprofessional learning to promote collaborative care practices, vital for maximising rural health care outcomes. The GUDRH also prioritises education in the area of Aboriginal health and wellbeing, culturally safe ways of working, and the place of traditional medicine, to help support improved health outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
As a recently established entity within Curtin University's Faculty of Health Sciences, the GUDRH is at a key point in its evolution. Our progressive and supportive team is part of a Faculty that educates more health professionals than any other Western Australian tertiary institution. The recruitment of suitably qualified, experienced, and dedicated teaching, academic, and professional staff is critical to our ongoing success.
For further details about the Faculty of Health Sciences, visit: Choose Us?
Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings. Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, locality allowance, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise; as well as Hotel and Health Insurance discounts. Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days), Travel Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus 18% more observed days off - enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9). Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution. For more information about our university and benefits, please visit learn more about our Kalgoorlie campus please visit: and Diversity at Curtin
We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.
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Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Applications close: Monday, 25th November. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr