Casual Academics (Nursing) in Hervey Bay

The School of Health at UniSC is seeking experienced and passionate Nursing professionals to join our Casual Academic team in 2027. If you are interested in contributing to the education of future nurses and value the flexibility of casual academic work, we invite you to apply.

Our Nursing programs are recognised for producing graduates who are prepared to meet the evolving healthcare needs of regional, national, and global communities. We are committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, and industry engagement, and we value educators who can bring contemporary clinical expertise and real-world insights into the classroom.

As a Casual Academic in Nursing, you may contribute to a range of teaching and learning activities across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs. This may include:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences for nursing students across a range of learning environments.
• Facilitating tutorials, laboratory and simulation activities, clinical education support, workshops and other teaching activities.
• Assessing and marking student work in accordance with University standards, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student learning and success.
• Contributing to an inclusive and positive learning environment, maintaining contemporary nursing knowledge and engaging professionally with academic colleagues, clinical partners and students.

About you: We’re looking for experienced and passionate Nursing professionals who are committed to supporting the education and development of future nurses. You’ll bring contemporary nursing knowledge and professional experience to your teaching, with the ability to engage students and create positive and inclusive learning environments. You’ll be a strong communicator who can work collaboratively with academic colleagues and clinical partners while supporting high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.

You will possess:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in a health-related field.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring or academic assessment at a tertiary level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students.
• Ability to assess student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Evidence of professional development and maintaining contemporary knowledge and practice in the health field.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues, clinical partners and students.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context.

For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart. We offer modern teaching & research facilities, professional development and career pathway opportunities, flexible work arrangements & generous leave options, salary packing options + 17% Super, EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.