Senior Lecturer, Midwifery

Contribute to the development and delivery of midwifery units at our Berwick Campus.

Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Berwick Campus
Full-time, continuing appointment
Academic Level C - $136,795 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation
Position closing date: 06/01/2026
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role
As an integral member of our team, you will contribute and provide leadership to the development and delivery of midwifery units at undergraduate, honours and graduate levels. You will also be expected to contribute to the Institutes research program and administrative functions.
You will:
undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
undertake research activities;
supervise students undertaking project units, honours programs and research higher degrees;
participate in team projects and various committees as required; and
assume leadership roles within the Institute of Health and Wellbeing.
About you
You will work as part of the Institute’s team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, research and professional experience and seek to embed long and short-term research strategies for the Institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem-solver, who possesses initiative, innovation, and a can-do attitude.
You will possess:
a current unrestricted registration as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching;
capacity to supervise honours and research postgraduate students;
substantial university academic administration; and
commitment and ability to develop and implement a student-centred approach
All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to apply
Please apply by Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Please note the University will be closed from close of business Friday, 19 December 2025, reopening on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

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If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.