ASSOCIATE DEAN MIDWIFERYSCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY$166,295 to $182,832 PA PLUS 17% SUPER (ALEVD)$213,161 PA PLUS 17% SUPER (ALEVE)ONGOING, FULL-TIME, JOONDALUP CAMPUSLead and Inspire the Future of Midwifery in WA's Top-Ranked SchoolAt ECU, we are shaping the future of healthcare through world-class education, leadership, and innovation.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is recognised for its excellence in teaching, meaningful engagement with communities, and impactful, practice-based research.
Ranked the #1 University in WA for Nursing (Good Universities Guide 2025) and maintaining a 5-star rating for undergraduate teaching quality for 18 consecutive years, we are proud to graduate the most registered nurses in Western Australia while also delivering a growing and highly regarded midwifery program.Our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of communities through inclusive, socially accountable education and research.
Guided by humanitarian principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion, we are committed to preparing the next generation of nursing and midwifery professionals to lead in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.Our research agenda is structured across four strategic themes.
These research pillars reflect our commitment to real-world outcomes and improving care across the lifespan.
We work in close collaboration with major healthcare providers across WA, nationally, and internationally.We are now seeking a dedicated, strategic, and future-focused midwifery academic to join our leadership team in the role of Associate Dean, Midwifery.
This senior appointment provides a significant opportunity to shape the growth, direction, and visibility of midwifery education and practice within one of Australia's leading Schools of Nursing and Midwifery.As the Associate Dean, Midwifery, you will:This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior midwifery academic who is ready to shape the future of midwifery in a School that values integrity, innovation, and community impact.
Based at our Joondalup campus in Perth, Western Australia, you will join a collaborative and passionate leadership team committed to educational excellence and transformative healthcare outcomes.If you are a respected midwifery leader with a sustained track record in teaching, scholarship, and academic leadership – and are ready to contribute to the growth and impact of midwifery education in WA – we encourage you to apply.Appointment InformationThe successful applicant will be appointed to a full-time, ongoing position as Professor of Midwifery OR as Associate Professor of Midwifery, with a salary of $166,295 - $182,832 (ALEVD) / $213,161 (ALEVE) plus 17% University superannuation.
Appointment to the role of Associate Dean, Midwifery is for a three-year term.Additional Benefits IncludeQualifications and ExperienceThe successful applicant will also be required to demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University's values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.Applicants are also highly encouraged to view our 2024 Annual Research Report.Your ApplicationYour application is in three parts.
The first part is a statement (maximum 4 pages) that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role of Associate Professor / Professor and Associate Dean Midwifery and the difference you will make to the School in this role.
You should highlight key examples of your experience and expertise, enabling the selection committee to assess your application against the criteria above.The second part is a statement (maximum 1 page) that addresses the ongoing contribution you will make as a senior academic and how you see yourself within the School's research programs.The third part is a detailed curriculum vitae, including summaries of the key academic leadership roles you have held or hold currently.ContactInterested applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Karen Strickland, Executive Dean of the School of Nursing & Midwifery (******) for more information about this exciting opportunity including details of the role and the support and development opportunities which are available.Closing Date:Applications close on Sunday 4 May 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.The School acknowledges and respects Australia's First Peoples' continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society.
Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups.
Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds.
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