Senior Lecturer & National Program Coordinator – Midwifery

About the role

The University of Notre Dame Australia is seeking a senior academic leader to direct the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery across all campuses. The role combines senior lecturing with national program coordination, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality student experience and alignment with professional and accreditation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Midwifery program, overseeing curriculum design, review and innovation.
• Ensure national accreditation readiness, manage ANMAC accreditation processes and regulatory compliance.
• Analyse student outcomes, program performance data and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor Program Coordinators and academic staff, fostering excellence in teaching and assessment.
• Monitor student progression, retention and completion, implementing strategies to support achievement and wellbeing.
• Build and maintain partnerships with industry, clinical placement providers and accreditation bodies.
• Represent the program in internal and external forums, contributing to strategic planning and sector engagement.

Required profile

• Advanced qualification (Doctorate or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in midwifery education with a proven record of curriculum leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in accreditation, quality assurance and program governance.
• Strong capability in data‑driven program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Level C salary starting from $137,639 plus 14.5% superannuation.
• Full‑time, continuing contract position.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment with clear career development pathways.