National Deputy Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery)
Full time, Continuing role (Professor (Level E)) with 3 Year Leadership Opportunity
Sydney (Broadway) Campus
* Opportunity for program development and provide leadership
* Succession focused role supporting Dean and National Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery)
* Level E salary + Deputy HoS allowance + superannuation
About the role
The National Deputy Head of School will play a pivotal role in supporting the Dean and National Head of School in the leadership, management, and strategic development of the School of Nursing & Midwifery. This senior position encompasses oversight of academic programs, research initiatives, and the student learning experience, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture that ensures the delivery of high-quality education and research.
Working closely with the Dean and National Head of School, the National Deputy Head of School will contribute to shaping and implementing the school's strategic plan, driving innovation and growth, and leading initiatives to enhance teaching, research, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Support strategic leadership in the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the school's academic programs and courses, ensuring quality assurance, compliance, and achievement of institutional and accreditation targets.
* Contribute and support the school's performance in Learning & Teaching, Research, and community engagement, fostering innovation, academic excellence, and continuous improvement.
* Support the leadership and staff management within the school, including recruitment, retention, supervision, professional development, performance management, workload allocation, and leave management, in line with university delegations.
* Support the School's budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation, including oversight of facilities, infrastructure, and operational expenditure.
* Assist in identifying and pursuing opportunities for additional funding, grants and resource acquisition to support the school's strategic objectives.
* Support oversight of the coordination and management of Practicum programs, including relationship and engagement with external healthcare partners and stakeholders to ensure high-quality placement experiences for students and compliance with accreditation requirements.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
* A doctoral qualification in Nursing, Midwifery, or a related discipline
* Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* A sustained record of excellence in teaching and research
* Proven leadership experience in higher education, including staff and program development
* Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
* Strong clinical partnerships with major hospital and health networks
* Opportunities to influence national nursing and midwifery education
Applications closing date
2 July 2026
EEO Statement
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.
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