Lecturer, Midwifery (Teaching & Research)

Lecturer, Midwifery (Teaching & Research)

Job No.: 567610

Work type: Continuing

Full time

Location: Bendigo Campus

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About the position

The La Trobe Rural Health School is the largest rural health school in Australia. LRHS is based at all four regional campuses of the University: Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, and Albury-Wodonga.

La Trobe University offers an established suite of Nursing and Midwifery programs delivered through the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the La Trobe Rural Health School on all regional campuses.

The courses include the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery and Post Graduate Diploma of Rural Practice. La Trobe University also offers an established suite of postgraduate online study in Mental Health, including Masters of Mental Health, Masters of Mental Health Nursing and Graduate Certificate of Mental Health. Research areas are within the University’s Research Themes, including, Healthy People, Families and Communities, and are supported locally by the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health, The John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, The Holsworth Research Initiative and the Holsworth Biomedical Research Initiative.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate subjects and or coordinate instances of subjects within the course offerings for nursing and midwifery or related to clinical/industry practise.


• Implement and evaluate innovative methods to deliver midwifery and nursing related teaching content to develop entry level midwives and nurses.


• Contribute to the promotion and student recruitment activities and support the retention of students for the suite of midwifery and nursing courses offered with the LRHS.


• Provide input to course accreditation requirements and activities and ensure that teaching and related activities comply with accreditation, policy requirements and internal course monitoring.


• Contribute to research teams within the LRHS and the University, leading to formal research outputs.


• Develop and maintain local, national, and international partnerships and collaborators to facilitate efficient and effective teaching, clinical placements and research related to the discipline of nursing and midwifery.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated clinical/industry experience as a practicing Dual Registered Midwife and Registered Nurse with current registration.


• Clear understanding of the accreditation requirements and skill capabilities of an entry level registered nurses and registered midwife.


• An appreciation of industry level trends and requirements to inform teaching and research activities.


• Passion for rural health and wellbeing and an understanding of rural health care needs.


• Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students.


• Ability to use technology to facilitate innovative and engaging presentations of teaching materials and research outcomes.


• Excellent communication skills to present scientific and non-scientific information to relevant forums.


• Experience and success in leading and managing teams and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.


• Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and evidence of success in securing research funding.

Additional licenses/ memberships or unique qualifications/compliance required specifically for this position

Dual Registration - Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife NMBA|AHPRA

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation


• Flexible work arrangements


• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 10th November 2024

Position Enquiries: Yangama Jokwiro, HOD of Rural Health Sciences, via email Y.Jokwiro@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant, via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below: PD - Lecturer-Midwifery TR.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter,


• An up-to-date resume;


• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria: “Specific skills and knowledge or tasks required for this position”, which is in the position description.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Advertised: 20/10/2024

Closing Date: 10/11/2024