The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Lecturer (Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Facilitator), Majarlin
Broome Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.6), fixed-term contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level B from $112,361 + 14.50% super (pro-rata) + remote benefits

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
 
About the role

Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health is a Commonwealth-funded University Department of Rural Health  (UDRH). Majarlin’s aim is to contribute to the development of a capable and culturally responsive Kimberley health workforce through inspiration, education, innovation, and research. To achieve this, Majarlin facilitates the delivery of high-quality Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health clinical placements, education, and professional support and engages in collaborative research to progress the rural health evidence base.

You will support the clinical education and development of healthcare students during their practice placements. You will provide guidance, mentorship, and hands-on teaching, ensuring students develop necessary skills and adhere to professional standards. Duties include assessing performance, offering feedback, and fostering a positive learning environment, while collaborating with educators, healthcare teams, and leadership to enhance training programs and uphold high patient care standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training and support in clinical procedures, patient care techniques, and professional practices.
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to students during their clinical placements, ensuring a positive learning experience and promoting the development of clinical competencies.
• Monitor the progress of students, assessing their clinical skills, knowledge, and competency.
• Provide constructive feedback and identify areas for improvement, creating individualized development plans where necessary.
• Identify students who may be struggling or at risk of underperforming, assessing their needs, and collaborating with the clinical education team and site supervisor to develop appropriate support strategies.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the integration of education with patient care standards.
• Communicate effectively with educational institutions, clinical teams, and management regarding training needs and performance outcomes for students
• Support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in clinical training or practice and recommending improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date records of training, assessments, and student progress.
• Ensure that educational materials, resources, and equipment are available, relevant, and in line with current healthcare practices.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with clinical advancements and educational methodologies.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• A relevant tertiary degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health, or other relevant healthcare discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications in clinical education highly desirable.
• Registration with the relevant professional body - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Significant clinical experience in the relevant field with at least 5 years of practical experience in a clinical setting.
• Extensive clinical supervision and teaching mentoring, or preceptorship role within clinical or academic settings experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical education frameworks, assessment strategies, and competency-based education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication.
• Proven experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, effectively engaging with students, and promoting a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Ability to deliver high-quality learning and teaching practices across multiple modes.

Benefits

• Fitness Passport on offer
• 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: 18 December 2025

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 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. 

Please note that the University will be closed from 19/12/2025 and will reopen on 05/01/2026. All resumes submitted during this period, will be reviewed upon our return.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt, melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.