Associate Clinical Educator, Nursing
- School of Health | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
- Academic Level A - $80,531 - $109,044 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
The School of Health (SOH)
Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!
Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.
The Opportunity
As part of the Discipline of Nursing, you will play a key role in shaping the clinical learning experience for our nursing students, supporting them to become confident, job-ready graduates. Working closely with the Nursing leadership team, you will train and support clinical facilitators, collaborate with clinical course coordinators, and foster strong relationships across health settings. Central to the role is developing and maintaining strategic health partnerships that strengthen and expand our work-integrated learning opportunities, ensuring high-quality clinical placements and outstanding student outcomes.
For more information please visit us online: School of Health
You will
- Deliver high-quality teaching and make effective, independent contributions to student learning and graduate outcomes;
- Support the facilitation of quality clinical education across simulated, telehealth, and internal or external placement settings;
- Actively engage in School and University activities that enhance the student experience; and
- Develop and maintain productive external partnerships that benefit students, the community, and the University through industry engagement and outreach activities.
About you:
You will bring strong clinical nursing experience and a genuine commitment to delivering a supportive, high-quality learning experience for students. You will thrive in a positive, collaborative academic environment and actively contribute to a culture of excellence for both staff and students.
You will possess:
- Completion of a master’s qualification in a relevant field is preferred;
- Registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
- Proven effectiveness in clinical teaching, evidenced by student feedback, peer review, and/or student outcomes;
- Experience in delivering quality clinical education across multiple settings (e.g., clinical, simulated, and telehealth);
- Strong interpersonal and collegial skills that contribute to a positive academic culture.
- Engagement in professional development activities and a willingness to continue learning; and
- Membership or affiliation with relevant professional bodies and links to industry or community groups.
Desirable
- Experience undertaking academic administrative functions, such as course coordination, within a university.
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 unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position description: 
494004 - Associate Clinical Educator, Nursing.pdf
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 18 January 2026.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Professor Stephen Neville
Discipline Lead, Nursing – School of Health
Email: sneville2@usc.edu.au
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