Associate Professor (Aged and Disability Care)The University of Western AustraliaAustralia, WAApr 9, 2025About The University of Western AustraliaThe University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning, and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four campuses.Joint appointment between UWA and Brightwater Group.Seeking an experienced nurse to contribute to innovative teaching, impactful research, and community partnerships at UWA, making a real difference in healthcare across Western Australia.Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.Base salary range : Level D, $166,851 – $183,563 p.a.
plus 17% superannuation.About the areaThe School of Allied Health (SAH) delivers a range of health professional programs, in addition to high-quality research and engagement and aspires to be a school in which staff and students feel valued and supported in their individual and collective efforts to improve community health and wellbeing.
The research strengths and priorities in the SAH include Aged Care.This position is in partnership with Brightwater Care Group.
Brightwater is a diverse organisation providing support to the community since 1901 in Aged Care, Disability, In Home Support, and Research.About the opportunityProvide leadership and foster excellence in Aged or Disability Care research and engagement within Brightwater, The University, the community, and professional and industry sectors.Demonstrate leadership through collaboration, capacity building, and advancing cross-disciplinary research.Lead the strengthening and exploration of new partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, nationally and internationally.About youCommitment to build world-class research capacity at Brightwater and UWA.Demonstrated experience of leading and engaging an inclusive and diverse team based on research outcomes and outputs.Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster and promote the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with staff and students with cross-cultural sensitivity.Demonstrated ability to drive collaborations with other research groups and organisations, and across government organisations or industry.Demonstrated success in the professional development of staff and students, with the ability to supervise Masters and PhD students.Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.
For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.Closing date : 11 : 55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 23 April 2025This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.Our commitment to inclusion and diversityUWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.
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