Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Caboolture
• Academic Level B - $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment | Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates

SOH: Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!

Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

The Opportunity

As a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, you will play an important role in preparing future nurses to deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-informed mental health care. Working within a dedicated and collaborative academic team, you will share your clinical expertise and passion for mental health to deliver engaging, contemporary education that develops students’ clinical knowledge, cultural responsiveness and recovery-oriented practice.

You will contribute to curriculum development, simulation-based learning, student placements and research, while building partnerships with mental health services and community organisations. This is an opportunity to inspire future nurses, support student success and make a meaningful contribution to mental health nursing education and the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health

You will:

• deliver high-quality mental health nursing education through engaging teaching, contemporary curriculum development, simulation-based learning and student-centred assessment;
• contribute to research and scholarship in mental health and wellbeing, including research projects, publications, grant applications and the supervision or co-supervision of higher degree research candidates; and
• build and maintain productive partnerships with mental health services, healthcare providers, professional networks, community organisations, consumers and carers to strengthen student placements, graduate outcomes and research collaboration.

About you

You are an experienced mental health nursing clinician with a passion for education and a commitment to preparing future nurses for contemporary mental health practice. You bring a strong understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centred and culturally responsive care, alongside an enthusiasm for translating your clinical expertise into engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students.

You are interested in developing your academic career through teaching, research and industry engagement, and value collaboration with colleagues, students and external partners. You will thrive in a supportive and collegial environment where you can contribute to innovative nursing education, strengthen connections with mental health services and make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

You will possess:

• A completed or near-completed doctoral qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Current registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with demonstrated expertise and contemporary clinical experience in mental health nursing.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, including the ability to develop and deliver engaging higher education curricula that support student satisfaction, learning and success.
• Evidence of research experience, including refereed publications, participation in research teams or supervision or co-supervision of honours and higher degree research candidates.
• Membership of and sound connections with relevant mental health professional bodies, community groups and/or professional practice networks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to contributing to a positive academic environment and continually developing your teaching and research capabilities.

Desirable

• Credentialed Mental Health Nurse status, or eligibility for credentialing through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN).
• Experience undertaking academic administration, such as course coordination, within a university.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Thursday 12 November 2026.

Position description: 494928_Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing.pdf

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Stephen Neville
Discipline Lead, Nursing – School of Health
Email: sneville2@usc.edu.au

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.