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Lecturer

Posted on April 16, 2026

Perth, Australia
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Part Time

Part time (0.4 FTE), permanent | Curtin Bentley Campus
Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Reference Number: 1601259

About the Role:

Curtin University's School of Nursing is inviting applications from motivated and dynamic individuals to join our team as a Lecturer (Teaching Academic) in the Paramedicine discipline.

The teaching responsibilities include utilising various instructional methods - such as online, distributed, and face-to-face activities - to enhance student learning. Educators are expected to collaborate on curriculum design, assess student needs, provide tailored support, and supervise postgraduate and honours students. Ongoing professional development and effective management of related administrative tasks are encouraged. Additionally, supporting the transition of first-year students to university and ensuring equitable assistance for diverse populations are key priorities.

This is a part time (0.4 FTE), permanent position, with a salary range between $118,308 - $140,147 (ALB) pro rata, plus 17% superannuation. The successful candidate will be expected to teach on a Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday (7.5 hours each day).

Who we are looking for (selection criteria):

Registered as a Paramedic with AHPRA registration.

A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for Teaching Focused Clinical Professional role).

Demonstrated high-level teaching skills and a 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, 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.

Role Requirements:

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered

Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

School of Nursing

The Curtin School of Nursing is the longest-established nursing school in the Australian university sector. Since opening in 1974, the school has played a central role in Curtin’s leadership in health sciences education and research. Today, we rank in the top 100 in the world for Nursing in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

The school delivers undergraduate courses in nursing, oral health therapy and paramedicine; and specialist postgraduate courses in areas ranging from diabetes and critical care to child health and midwifery.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

Up to date resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9:00pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

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.

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