Senior Lecturer (National Clinical Practice Coordinator, WA) School of Nursing and Midwifery

Senior Lecturer (National Clinical Practice Coordinator, WA), School of Nursing and Midwifery
Fremantle Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• $137,639 pa to $158,711 pa (Level C) + 14.5% superannuation

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
 
About the role

The National Clinical Practice Coordinator supports the National Director of Clinical Education and Quality and plays a pivotal role in coordinating and facilitating clinical placements and professional practice experiences for all nursing students enrolled in ANMAC‑accredited programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees clinical placements by working closely with academic staff and healthcare partners to ensure curriculum alignment, regulatory compliance, and high‑quality learning experiences.
• Serves as the central liaison for students, preceptors, and clinical sites
• Delivers orientation and ongoing student support.
• Maintains accurate placement and compliance records; monitors placement quality and student progress.
• Contributes to continuous quality improvement in clinical education delivery.
• Develop and deliver course content, instructional materials and learning activities

Qualifications, skills & experience

In addition to the requirements for the Academic Classification Level typically of a Level C that underpin this  

• Postgraduate qualifications in Nursing, Midwifery or area of speciality. 
• Current registration with AHPRA with no notations and/or restrictions 
• Minimum 5 years post registration in healthcare education, clinical coordinator or related field. 
• Proven experience in the preceptorship/mentorship and supervision of nursing students/junior staff within a clinical setting. 
• Expert knowledge of healthcare industry regulations, accreditation standards for nursing and midwifery education programs and clinical placement best practices. 
• Experience with clinical databased systems is desired  
• Sound knowledge of registered nurse practice standards, nursing education principles, clinical teaching methods, and student assessment techniques. 
• Excellent organisational, time management skills  

Benefits

• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date:  20 May 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.     

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to:

Prof. Benjamin Tan – Dean and National Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery) at Benjamin.Tan@nd.edu.au or,

Melissa Schmidt – Talent Acquisition Partner, Melissa.Schmidt@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.