ProfLynn Sinclair

Lynn Sinclair joined the University of Technology Sydney in 2017. In the leadership roles of Director of Postgraduate Nursing Studies, Deputy Associate Dean and Acting Associate Dean Lynn managed day to day operations and led strategic initiatives related to teaching and learning in the Faculty of Health. In 2020 Lynn was appointed Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning).

Lynn completed a PhD in Nursing at UTS and undergraduate studies in Edinburgh, Scotland. With a background in intensive care, mental health, midwifery and neonatal nursing, Lynn has more than 30 years’ experience in varying healthcare environments. As a neonatal nurse and accomplished leader in her field, a key motivation for Lynn’s work has been improving outcomes for neonates and their families at greatest risk for adverse outcomes and poorer long-term health. She has extensive collaborative networks and partners with consumers and health professionals across disciplines in research and its translation and the provision of education and training.

Lynn contributes to various strategic and professional boards, working parties and advisory groups at local, state, national and international level to improve the quality of neonatal care provision. This work has included health policy and guideline development, implementation and evaluation and award-winning quality and innovation initiatives. Lynn is the current President of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand and has been a Board member of the Society since 2013.