Lecturer (Simulation and Clinical Practice Lead)

Job Description:

School of Allied Health

• UWA is seeking a visionary leader with expertise of simulation learning and clinical practice within entry-to-practice nursing curricula.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis
• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is an organisation which pursues excellence, scholarship and community partnership across all aspects of its portfolio. It offers a wide range of high quality, evidence-based health and care related programmes and is firmly committed to investing in the development and growth of this workforce in order to meet the health needs of Western Australia and beyond.

UWA is developing nursing and midwifery course in close collaboration with key industry stakeholders. The University will offer an innovative and flexible programme of undergraduate and postgraduate courses designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required in a changing and challenging health care environment.

About the opportunity

• Maintain high-level communication with key stakeholders, including external accrediting bodies and industry partners, to align on strategic goals and effectively manage simulation and clinical practice projects.
• Utilise contemporary learning design principles to drive the innovation of the simulation learning framework and clinical practice model, ensuring alignment with professional standards set by accrediting bodies such as the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
• Provide expertise and leadership in ethical, high quality and innovative research through activities such as scholarship, quality publication, external grant acquisition, and mentoring.

About you

• A relevant higher qualification, or a combination of management experience and postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards such qualifications, with substantial experience.
• Hold and maintain a current membership with a relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated leadership in planning, delivery, and evaluation of simulation learning and clinical practice, with a focus on continuous improvement and educational change.
• Extensive experience in curriculum development and delivery, and course accreditation within Australian higher education
• Demonstrable experience of leading public engagement activities with government and industry that promote research leadership and work integrated learning and/or education outcomes.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate, Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Olivia Gallagher at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 11 December 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.