Professor of Nursing

Overview

Join to apply for the Professor of Nursing role at Australian Catholic University.

Campus Location: Brisbane, Australia. Job No: APTAV118747#005.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in research, scholarship and teaching to enhance our students' experience.
• Translate evidence into clinical practice in this collaborative role with Metro North Health.
• Furnish a functional link between ACU\'s Faculty of Health Sciences and The Prince Charles Hospital Queensland in nursing research and education.
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
• Full time, fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2028 based at ACU\'s Brisbane campus and The Prince Charles Hospital (Chermside). Possibility of a further fixed-term appointment pending performance and joint agreement.

About The Role

As Professor of Nursing, you will provide leadership and make outstanding and original contributions to research, scholarship and teaching to enhance the student learning experience. In this joint appointment between Australian Catholic University and Metro North Health, you will contribute to the governance and collegial life of the Faculty of Health Sciences and The Prince Charles Hospital, build relationships with external organisations and related communities, and contribute to clinician research capability within the hospital. The role will focus on the development of relevant research and scholarship and lead a research program centred on hospital health service priorities, with a key focus on translating evidence into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes and health systems. The Professor of Nursing will work between two base locations at ACU\'s Brisbane (Banyo) campus and The Prince Charles Hospital at Chermside.

About You

ACU and The Prince Charles Hospital are looking for a Professor in Nursing who holds:

• A doctoral qualification in Nursing.
• Current registration in AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven expertise in producing high-quality publications and competitive grants, including co-authored publications.
• Demonstrated experience working on research and clinical projects, including the academic supervision of students.
• A significant academic profile and research profile in higher education.

In Addition, You Should Be Able To

• Think strategically and possess high-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to academic and research excellence.
• Have strong negotiating skills and the business acumen to foster and lead innovative improvement ventures.
• Well-developed soft skills to nurture, mentor, coach, lead and foster individuals and teams so they reach their full potential.

Contact

General enquiries can be sent to:

Karen Nightingale, National Head, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University at: nhos.sonmp@acu.edu.au

Cherie Franks, Director of Nursing, The Prince Charles Hospital at: cherie.franks@health.qld.gov.au

For more detailed information about the role on offer, please refer to the Candidate Information Package contained within this advertisement.

What We Offer

• The university pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Academic Level E position: Total remuneration valued to $259,969 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component of $220,723 (pro rata) pa, employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks\' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• Access to generous benefits including flexible work, study leave, various leave provisions and salary packaging.

How To Apply

Step 1: Review the Candidate Information Package and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process.

Step 2: Click the \'View Position Description and Apply\' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• resume (maximum 5 pages).
• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 28-SEP-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship (homeaffairs.gov.au).

Your privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers.

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses. ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offering care and opportunities for learning and contributing at ACU.

About Metro North Health

The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is a major tertiary and quaternary referral hospital within Metro North Health, located at Chermside. TPCH provides care across a broad range of specialties and employs thousands of staff.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Higher Education

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