Organisation/Company CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Research Field Sociology Ethics in health sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Australia Application Deadline 25 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
- Influence national midwifery practice and research
- Join a collaborative and inclusive academic team
- Drive innovation in midwifery teaching and research
The role
- Full Time, Continuing
- Level D - $167,348 to $184,243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
- Orange
We are seeking a visionary academic leader to join the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences as either a Professor or Associate Professor in Midwifery. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of midwifery education, research, and community engagement across regional and national contexts.
You will be involved in leading and delivering high-quality, student-centred teaching in Midwifery alongside driving impactful research aligned with the school and university strategic goals. You will also build strong industry and community partnerships and contribute to governance, curriculum development, and strategic initiatives.
About you
- Doctoral qualification in Midwifery or a related field with registration as Midwife with AHPRA.
- Proven leadership in academic settings.
- Strong research and publication record in quality ranked journals.
- Commitment to culturally respectful and inclusive practices.
About us
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.
Learn more about the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences here.
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carer… and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
To apply
Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.
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This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position description below:
Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson | Head, School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences | | Ph:
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