BALIMO COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Lecturer - Balimo College School of Nursing
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS FOR A LECTURER TO BE BASED IN BALIMO COLLEGE CAMPUS IN WESTERN PROVINCE, PNG. BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT NURSING AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND THE ABILITY TO RELOCATE TO WESTERN PROVINCE
ORGANISATION: Balimo College
POSITION: Lecturer - Balimo College School of Nursing
LOCATION: Balimo, Western Province
COMMENCEMENT: January 2026
DURATION: 12-month contract with a 3-month probationary period
REMUNERATION: Competitive remuneration package offered
REPORTING TO: Principal, Balimo College School of Nursing
ABOUT BALIMO COLLEGE:
Balimo College is Western Province’s newest Higher Education Institute. In 2025, Balimo College opened the new School of Nursing and commenced a 4-year Bachelor of General Nursing program. The College’s vision is to advance Western Province by providing high-quality education, research and community engagement. The institute will foster pathways for teachers and nurses who are committed to improving access to vital services in Western Province.
Balimo College is a safe and supportive place for graduates and other professionals across the Western Province catchment region to return for life-long learning and ongoing professional development. The College will develop a community of education and health professionals committed to innovation, excellence and community advancement; by being the training College of choice for Papua New Guineans.
Balimo College is a PNG Sustainable Development Program (SDP) initiative delivered in partnership with KTF, Divine Word University, and Western Sydney University. Balimo College School of Nursing is an affiliate of Divine Word University.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Balimo College School of Nursing Lecturer is responsible for supporting the Principal of the College to uphold the College’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, Educational Philosophy and Goals. The Lecturer will operate within the Balimo College School of Nursing leadership structure as determined by the Principal, Balimo School of Nursing to disseminate strong, effective educational leadership, and manage all information technology within the parameters identified in this position description.
The Lecturer will have an in-depth knowledge of the ethos and purpose of the Balimo College School of Nursing and the principles by which it operates. The Lecturer will have a firm understanding of the Western Province health context and the objectives of Balimo College School of Nursing to create pathways for rural communities into the field of nursing.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants must demonstrate that they are able to meet the following Key Selection Criteria:
- Master’s Level Health qualification.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Education qualification is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
- Knowledge of a range of educational theories, techniques, and methodologies of personnel and management and a strong interest in current educational and technological trends.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Be willing to relocate to Balimo College campus.
- Applicants must have the right to work in
Knowledge of:
- State-of-the-art theories, techniques, and methodologies of personnel and management.
- Principles and practices of administration and supervision.
- PNG Nursing Council Standards.
- Bachelor of Nursing Curriculum.
- DHERST requirements for a School of Nursing.
Ability to:
- Provide leadership, direction and motivation to students.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff and students.
- Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures to students and parents.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Operate a computer to a good level of competence.
- Analyse situations accurately in a classroom context and support an effective course of actions.
- Organise and keep to the schedule and timelines for the academic delivery of curriculum, mentoring and assessments.
- Plan, organise and prioritize work.
Personal Skills & Attributes:
- Strong health education background.
- Proven ability to work within a team.
- Strong sense of justice.
- Care for young people.
- Intellectual capacity with a strong interest in current educational trends.
- Relational style which commands loyalty.
- Problem solving ability and multi-tasking capability.
- Ability to confront difficult situations.
- Resilience and energy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lecturer is responsible for:
- Supporting the Principal in establishing and upholding a management vision for the Balimo College School of Nursing.
- Exercising discernment and care in assisting the Principal and teaching team with supporting staff students, and parents.
- Supporting the development and empowerment of the teaching staff that will cultivate and strengthen a positive teaching, learning, and working environment for all staff and students at every level of operations.
- Supporting the Principal with operational logistics for Balimo College School of Nursing and ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the College.
Vision, Mission and Culture
- Uphold and lead others to the realisation of the Mission, Vision, Values, Educational Philosophy and Goals of the Balimo College School of Nursing in all operations.
- Be able to hold a vision for the College and lead others to the realisation of that
- Support the establishment of a School of Nursing culture that will characterise the School as a place of care, academic excellence, transparency and integrity, accountability, and commitment to community.
- Establish a strong collaborative service culture within the School of Nursing and local
Administration
- Be familiar with College administration procedures and effect efficient practices in liaison with the administration staff.
- Support the Principal with sourcing quotes and receiving payment receipts in a timely manner for the smooth running of the college.
- Attend all Professional Development meetings, attend termly staff meetings and record details if required by the principal for wider circulation to staff.
- Be familiar with the Balimo College School of Nursing calendar and attend all calendared meetings and lectures in a timely manner.
- Ensure personal full compliance of the College rules and behavioural expectations for yourself and your students.
- Delivery of the curriculum.
- Monitor and record student’s information clearly, coherently and confidentially for the identification and conducting of learner assessments.
- Alert the Principal to any maintenance requirements or any issues of Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures on site.
Teaching & Learning
- Actively and pro-actively enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
- Analyse and evaluate available data on student performance and take appropriate action to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
- Promote the use of ICT and of developments in Digital Learning Technologies and actively support the students to enable their studies with the support of ICT
- Support the Principal with the delivery and moderation of assessment and reporting across whole staff cohort.
- Support the Principal with the delivery and management of the practicum component of the curriculum.
- Manage a personal teaching load within specialism.
Student Enrolment and Welfare
- Support the Principal with the interview process of prospective students and their families (where appropriate) for enrolment suitability according to the Balimo College School of Nursing Enrolment Policy.
- Support the Principal (where appropriate) with the decision making around the chosen candidates for offer of placements at the College according to the Balimo College School of Nursing Enrolment Policy.
- Liaise with parents/families regarding enrolment of students with special needs and ongoing well-being of the students.
Professional Development
- Regularly attend Professional Development Training to keep abreast of current trends in nursing education;
- Attend and be actively engaged in appropriate Professional Development and facilitate staff attendance at professional development activities;
- Keep up to date with current educational thought and practice;
- Support the Principal to implement the Balimo College School of Nursing Professional Learning and Development Policy where it aligns to your specialism.
Financial Management
- Support the Principal in providing input to the budget of the School of Nursing.
Balimo College of Nursing is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of people we serve. Our recruitment and selection procedures are designed to ensure we only recruit people who are suitable and aligned with our policies that ensure the safety of children and protection of all from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks and screening and the successful candidate will be required to get a Working with Children check and/or a Police Certificate. We promote diversity and equality in all our practices and strongly encourage those with diverse backgrounds and/or disabilities to apply for positions with Balimo College School of Nursing.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A competitive remuneration package
- Relocation costs to Balimo
- Employee benefits in line with our Employee Benefits Policy
HOW TO APPLY
- We encourage you to apply early. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. The position will remain open until it is filled.
- Apply via email to [email protected] with the following documents attached:
- A cover letter addressing the following:
- Your interest in the position of Lecturer – Balimo College – School of Nursing
- Your nursing experience
- Your teaching philosophy
- Your current resume
- A copy of your Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- A copy of your Master’s Degree (required)
- At least one written reference
