The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Lecturer (Midwifery), School of Nursing and Midwifery
Fremantle Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.8), Continuing contract

• Empower the next generation of midwives through teaching and mentorship.
• Be part of a welcoming community of professionals, academics and students
• Level B from $112,361 + 14.50% super (pro-rata)

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

Join the School of Nursing and Midwifery as a visionary educator, leading the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery Program. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate lectures, tutorials, workshops, and block weeks within the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery program.
• Develop engaging teaching resources and course materials.
• Promote the Midwifery Model of Care and continuity of care.
• Provide student support through consultations and coordinate assessments.
• Contribute to curriculum review, development, and program evaluation.
• Participate in relevant Program, School, and University committees and meetings, as required.
• Maintain ongoing professional development, scholarship, and research in midwifery.
• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as Catholic University.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Level B Academic staff member with qualifications in midwifery
• Must have a Masters’ Degree in a relevant midwifery / health related topic
• Registered as a Midwife in Australia with significant recent clinical midwifery experience
• A demonstrated ability to provide high quality teaching in a University setting and demonstrated experience with course coordination and academic governance
• A demonstrated ability to develop teaching resources and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including the effective use of online learning management
• Well-developed understanding of contemporary issues in midwifery
• Well-developed understanding of curriculum development, accreditation, and current issues in higher education
• Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skill with the ability to work effectively within a team

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: 21 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 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.

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.

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.