Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $110,242 - $123,470
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: AN000427
Holmesglen Institute is a leading provider of vocational and higher education in Victoria, with over 40 years of experience and 140,000 graduates. As one of the largest government-owned TAFEs, we offer 600+ courses across multiple campuses, including Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Eildon, and Melbourne's CBD. Our hands-on learning approach is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry partnerships, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both staff and students to grow, innovate, and make a positive community impact.
The Opportunity:
2 x Full-Time | Ongoing contract of employment.
EDL 1-5 $110,242 - $123,470 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).
Moorabbin Campus – onsite parking with close proximity to public transport.
The Bachelor of Nursing and Diploma of Nursing at Holmesglen Institute are ANMAC-accredited, approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and lead to eligibility for national registration. Delivered at the Moorabbin campus, the Bachelor of Nursing offers practice-focused learning through simulated laboratories, immersive clinical scenarios, and a world-class simulation facility incorporating virtual reality.
Holmesglen Institute is seeking two full-time Lecturers with demonstrated mental health nursing expertise to join the Bachelor of Nursing program. Suited to practitioner-educators with substantial clinical and teaching experience, the roles involve delivering and coordinating subjects using evidence-based approaches that support high-quality student outcomes, while contributing to curriculum development, continuous improvement, and industry-aligned nursing education.
As a Lecturer, you will:
Deliver and coordinate undergraduate nursing subjects, drawing on extensive mental health nursing experience.
Support and mentor students through complex clinical concepts and professional practice expectations.
Collaborate with academic teams, clinical partners, and professional bodies to strengthen industry relevance.
Apply advanced, evidence-based teaching, assessment, and simulation methodologies while embedding contemporary mental health frameworks into curriculum and learning activities.
To be successful, you’ll have:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with substantial clinical experience in mental health nursing.
A Bachelor of Nursing and a postgraduate qualification (Master’s or equivalent) in nursing or a relevant specialty.
Demonstrated experience teaching or lecturing within undergraduate nursing or tertiary education settings.
Strong knowledge of contemporary nursing education, including curriculum design, assessment, simulation, and digital learning technologies.
WWCC and Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Victorian ‘employee’ Working with Children Check, and a valid Police Check within the last 12 months.
Why join this team?
Bespoke course delivery – Contribute to thoughtfully designed programs tailored to student and industry needs.
Small class sizes and strong student engagement – Build genuine connections through interaction, mentoring, and relationship-building.
World-class simulation facilities – Access the state-of-the-art simulation centre at the Moorabbin Campus, including immersive and VR-enabled simulation environments.
Contemporary teaching spaces – Teach in modern, well-resourced facilities that support high-quality clinical education.
Practice-focused environment – Deliver hands-on learning that closely reflects real-world nursing practice at Holmesglen Institute.
Our commitment to you:
At Holmesglen Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We’ve implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment. Our team benefits from a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter with responses to the Key Selection Criteria. We commit to respond to every applicant.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Dr Gabrielle Koutoukidis (Dean, Faculty of Health Science, Community and Social Services) on Gabrielle.Koutoukidis@holmesglen.edu.au
For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.
Applications for this position close on 11:59 pm Sunday 22nd February 2026.
Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.
If you require specific support to apply for this position or have any application queries, please contact the People Experience Department at recruit@holmesglen.edu.au or on 03 9564 1530 and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.
Applications close Friday 20 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
6 February 2026
💡 Quick Summary
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