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Full time, Continuing role (Professor (Level E)) with 3 Year Leadership Opportunity
Sydney or Fremantle Campus
* National leadership of a top-tier Nursing & Midwifery School
* Drive innovation in teaching, research & clinical impact
* Level E salary + Leadership allowance + superannuation
About the university
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
About the office/school
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is the University’s largest School and one of Australia’s premier providers of nursing and midwifery education.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly regarded and well-established accredited School into its next phase of growth, innovation, and strategic influence —driving excellence in education, research, and engagement that will shape the healthcare workforce of tomorrow.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead academic strategy and operations across Fremantle and Sydney campuses
* Drive innovation in teaching, research, and clinical education
* Strengthen the School’s research profile through strategic leadership and capacity building
* Oversee accreditation and uphold rigorous academic quality standards
* Grow external partnerships with healthcare, industry, and professional bodies
* Promote staff development and facilitate research engagement and output
* Working in close partnership with the Executive Dean and senior leadership, you will align the school’s vision with Notre Dame’s mission, strategic goals, and Catholic identity.
Qualifications, skills & experience
* A doctoral qualification in Nursing, Midwifery, or a related discipline
* Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA
* A sustained record of excellence in teaching and research
* Proven leadership experience in higher education, including staff and program development
* Demonstrated experience in managing professional accreditation processes
* Strategic acumen and a collaborative, mission-aligned leadership style
* Ranked #1 in Australia for Skills Development in Nursing (Good Universities Guide)
* Strong clinical partnerships with major hospital and health networks
* Opportunities to influence national nursing and midwifery education
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 9 July 2025
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame
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.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to:
Prof. Aron Murphy – Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery and Health Sciences, or,
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Education
* Industries
Higher Education
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