Associate Professor or Professor (National Head of Discipline, Midwifery)School of Nursing and Midwifery, Fremantle CampusFull-time, Continuing contract
Overview
We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney. With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
About the role
The National Head of Discipline (Midwifery) provides senior academic leadership within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, leading the Discipline of Midwifery in driving strategy, curriculum quality, teaching excellence, and research. The role represents the discipline internally and externally, building strong industry and professional partnerships to ensure programs remain contemporary, high‐impact and nationally and internationally recognised.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the Dean and National Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery) to set and deliver the strategic direction and priorities of the Midwifery Discipline in alignment with University objectives.
* Provide strong academic leadership to staff, fostering high‐quality, innovative, and student‐centred learning and teaching across face‐to‐face and online delivery modes.
* Lead, motivate, and engage academic and professional teams to deliver outstanding educational outcomes and contribute to school performance in learning and teaching, research, and professional practice.
* Drive the design, delivery, review, and continuous improvement of midwifery curricula, courses, assessment, and accreditation‐compliant programs.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements, leading program reviews and external professional accreditation processes.
* Build and sustain strategic clinical, industry, community, and professional partnerships to enhance clinical education, workforce relevance, and student employability.
* Contribute to and lead research, scholarship, and industry engagement activities that advance midwifery education, professional practice, and the University's research priorities.
* Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Midwifery Discipline.
Qualifications, skills & experience
* Doctoral qualification in Midwifery or equivalent standing, with current AHPRA registration as a Midwife.
* Extensive experience in tertiary midwifery education and/or equivalent industry practice, with a proven record of academic leadership and program development.
* Demonstrated academic and professional excellence, with recognition as a leader in the discipline through teaching, research, scholarship, or professional contribution.
* Proven expertise in curriculum design, assessment, and delivery of high‐quality university teaching across face‐to‐face and online environments.
* Strong scholarly profile with in‐depth knowledge of contemporary issues, trends, and challenges in midwifery education, practice, and research.
* Highly developed leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, build collegial teams, and engage empathetically with students.
* Sound understanding of accreditation, regulatory, and quality assurance requirements for midwifery programs.
* Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, workloads, and deadlines in a complex academic environment.
Benefits
* Fast‐paced environment with opportunity for professional growth.
* Generous training and development opportunities.
* Friendly and collaborative working environment.
* Level D/E + 14.5% superannuation.
Equal opportunity and diversity
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff. The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a self‐declaration regarding Gender‐Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre‐employment process.
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