The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

National Deputy Program Coordinator (Undergraduate Nursing) - Internal Only
Location: Fremantle Campus

Fixed Term Contract (2 years), Full time

• Leadership Opportunity (workload allocated)
• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Academic Level C

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

This is a significant academic leadership opportunity for a high-performing Level C academic to contribute to the national coordination, quality assurance and national consistency of the Bachelor of Nursing program.

Working in partnership with the National Program Coordinator – Undergraduate Nursing and National Head of Discipline, you will provide leadership across campuses to ensure ANMAC accreditation compliance, curriculum consistency across campuses and excellence in delivery, high quality student experience, academic standards and accreditation compliance.

The School of Nursing invites expressions of interest for the role of National Deputy Program Coordinator – Undergraduate Nursing for WA.

 Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for the national delivery of the BN program, ensuring curriculum consistency, quality, and compliance with ANMAC and University standards.
• Support program oversight, review, and continuous improvement initiatives, including accreditation reporting and monitoring.
• Mentor and support academic staff to enhance teaching quality, assessment integrity, and scholarly practice.
• Contribute to governance processes, including program committees, curriculum meetings, and reporting structures.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture across the School and campuses.
• Monitor and enhance student engagement, progression, and outcomes through proactive academic oversight and support initiatives.
• This is a workload-allocated role reflecting its leadership, coordination, and national oversight responsibilities.

Qualifications, skills & experience

In addition to the requirements of the Academic Classification Level (typically of a Level C) that underpin this role, the following apply:

• Demonstrated experience in undergraduate nursing education and program coordination.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of curriculum design, accreditation requirements and quality assurance processes.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, influence and support academic colleagues, fostering collaboration across teams and professional growth.
• Commitment to evidence-based teaching, innovation, and continuous improvement in program delivery.
• A strong student-centred approach with a focus on engagement, support, and academic success.
• A willingness to contribute to program-level research or professional development initiatives.

How to apply

This EOI is open to Academic staff within the School of Nursing and Midwifery only in WA.

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

Applications closing date: 24 March 2026

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

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Michelle De Leon [email protected]