Overview Professor of Mental Health Nursing/Eileen O'Connor Chair position at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
Full time, fixed-term (3-year) role available at Melbourne, North Sydney, or Brisbane campuses with some hybrid flexibility.Responsibilities Provide outstanding leadership in scholarship and teaching, and pursue internationally renowned nursing research.Promote and carry out high-impact nursing research to improve care and quality of life for people living with long-term physical and mental health conditions.Honor the name and legacy of the Servant of God, Eileen O'Connor, in all activities.About the Role Operates within the National School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine.
This is a prestigious opportunity as a Senior Nursing Researcher, holding the Eileen O'Connor Chair of Mental Health Research.For full position details, refer to the Position Description.What We Offer Total remuneration valued to $259,969 total rem (pro rata) per annum, including salary component $220,723 (pro rata) per annum (Academic Level E Increment 1).17% employer superannuation contributions for eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.Annual leave loading equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata, dependent on commencement date.Generous perks for ACU staff, including flexible work, study leave, various leave provisions, and salary packaging.How To Apply Review the Position Description and familiarize yourself with ACU's mission and the application process.Click the "View Position Description and Apply" button and complete your candidate details, including:Resume (maximum 5 pages).
Responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria page.Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.Applications close: 12-OCT-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
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📌 Professor Of Mental Health Nursing/Eileen O'Connor Chair
🏢 Australian Catholic University
📍 Melbourne