Contribute to the development and delivery of neonatal and midwifery units at our Mt Helen campus.
• Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Mt Helen Campus
• Part-time (0.6), continuing appointment
• Academic Level B - $112,046 p.a. pro-rata plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 14/09/2025
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 to the design, teaching and evaluation of neonatal and midwifery units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will also play a key role in strengthening clinical partnerships and research in neonatal and perinatal health, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for practice in contemporary midwifery and newborn care.
You will:
undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students;
develop, teach, lead and moderate units;
undertake research activities; and
supervise students undertaking project units and honours courses.
About you
You will bring strong neonatal and midwifery expertise and work collaboratively as part of the Institute’s academic and clinical education team. You will be an innovative educator and committed scholar, with experience supporting learners and embedding neonatal knowledge across curricula. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem-solver, who possesses initiative, innovation and a can-do attitude.
To be successful, you will have:
a current unrestricted registration as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
demonstrated clinical expertise in neonatal care (Special Care Nursery and/or NICU experience essential);
a commitment to scholarship and a potential for academic advancement;
enthusiasm for student-centred teaching and learning; and
experience in academic administration.
All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to apply
Please apply by Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.
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