Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/380g72 School of Nursing and Midwifery Joondalup or Bunbury Campus $220,621 pa (ALEV E) Ongoing, Full time Edith Cowan University Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary. The School of Nursing and Midwifery Edith Cowan University (ECU) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Professor of Nursing or Midwifery to provide strategic leadership in Indigenous health, education and research. This new Professorial appointment is a collaborative role between the School of Nursing & Midwifery and ECU's Indigenous Centre, Kurongkurl Katitjin, reflecting the University's deep commitment to advancing Indigenous excellence across teaching, research, workforce development and community engagement. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of Indigenous nursing and midwifery leadership at one of Australia's leading nursing schools. ECU is ranked number one in Western Australia and among the top institutions globally for nursing, with a strong reputation for community impact, equity, and social justice. The School of Nursing and Midwifery is at the cutting-edge of nurse education and research, through the provision of innovative, high-quality education and translational research that makes a difference to the lives of people in our communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of communities for today and future generations by educating aspiring/ transformational nursing and midwifery leaders through a lens of humanitarian principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion. The School rated number 1 in WA public universities and number 2 in Australia for nursing (Undergraduate Overall Educational Experience, Good Universities Guide 2023) and graduates the most registered nurses in Western Australia, as well as providing a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs of study which prepare students for positions in the nursing and midwifery professions. The School has two centres of research: Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services. Research (CNMHSR) and the Centre for Research in Aged Care (CRAC). Both CNMHSR and CRAC share a common mission to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and society through evidence-based innovations in nursing and midwifery practice. Our research is world leading, with our work being cited 1 1⁄2 times more than the word average. The research we do is in collaboration with our well-established health care partnerships and we create opportunities to share, learn, mentor, create, and promote top-quality nursing and midwifery knowledge to improve care worldwide. About the Opportunity The Professor will: - Provide strategic leadership in Indigenous nursing and midwifery education and research - Shape and implement a School-wide Indigenous strategy aligned with ECU's Reconciliation Action Plan - Strengthen culturally safe curriculum and pedagogy across undergraduate and postgraduate programs - Lead and grow Indigenous health research capability and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervision - Build meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), Elders, Traditional Owners, health services and community leaders - Represent ECU at national and international forums on Indigenous health, nursing and midwifery - Mentor and build capability among Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff to ensure sustainable Indigenous leadership succession The role includes representation on senior leadership groups within the School and collaboration across the University to embed Indigenous knowledges and leadership across the University. About you You are an accomplished Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic leader in nursing or midwifery, with a strong record of impact and influence. You bring: - Deep, lived-experience knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, health priorities and aspirations - Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - A completed PhD - A sustained and impactful research track record in Indigenous health and/or nursing/midwifery - Experience supervising HDR students and building research capability - A strong record of academic leadership across teaching, research and engagement - Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Elders, Traditional Owners and communities - Strategic capability in leading change, influencing policy and delivering measurable outcomes in complex environments - The capacity to build trust, inspire confidence, and foster the next generation of Indigenous leaders You are forward-looking, values-driven and committed to creating enduring change through education and research grounded in social justice, equity and inclusion. Edith Cowan University recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). To be eligible, applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be recognised as such by their community. Benefits of working at ECU At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about versatile working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation. Contact For a confidential discussion please contact: Prof Karen Strickland, Executive Dean, School of Nursing & Midwifery \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*@ecu.edu.au Or Associate Professor Natalie Strobel, Associate Dean (Research), Kurongkurl Katitjin \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*@ecu.edu.au Application Process Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role. Advert Closure Applications close Sunday 29th March 2026 at 11:30pm AWST. ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION. ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website. At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/380g72 Professor of Nursing or Midwifery (Indigenous) (Joondalup) Edith Cowan University Joondalup### Reply to this offerImpress this employer describing Your skills and abilities, fill out the form below and leave Your personal touch in the#J-18808-Ljbffr