Lecturer (Midwifery Practice Experience)

About the opportunity

This part‑time Midwifery Lecturer position is responsible for supporting the education and clinical preparation of students in the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery. The role has a strong focus on coordinating and overseeing Midwifery Practice Experience (MPE) across several health service sites, ensuring placements meet NMBA standards and ANMAC accreditation requirements.

The Academic MPE Coordinator serves as the key link between the University and health service partners—particularly the Tasmanian Health Service—to ensure students receive safe, high‑quality clinical learning opportunities. In addition to placement coordination, the role contributes to teaching, academic service, and fostering a collaborative, positive culture within the School. The position plays an important part in delivering impactful midwifery education for Tasmania.

What you’ll do

• Make an effective contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Contribute to the delivery and coordination of high‑quality MPE within the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery.
• Deliver high‑quality teaching in the simulation laboratory (face‑to‑face intensives).
• Plan and deliver preceptor / facilitator training for health services.
• Support student learning and progression in practice‑based contexts, in collaboration with health services.
• Contribute to the compliance with NMBA and ANMAC requirements related to MPE.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with health services, clinical preceptors, facilitators and midwifery educators.

What we’re looking for

Qualifications and licences

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 pro‑rata comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 pro‑rata plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

Position Description (502153) Lecturer - Midwifery Practical Experience.pdf

Applications close

Applications close Sunday, 22 February 2026, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa / Pakana and Gadigal / Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

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