Professor of Mental Health Nursing/Eileen O'Connor Chair

Campus Location: Melbourne, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | North Sydney, Australia

Job No: APTAV104349#026

Prestigious appointment opportunity as Professor Mental Health Nursing/Eileen O'Connor Chair of Mental Health Research

Provide outstanding leadership in scholarship and teaching, and exercise internationally renowned nursing research

ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions

Operating within National School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, this is a 3-year prestigious opportunity as a Senior Nursing Researcher, honouring and bearing the name Professor Mental Health Nursing/Eileen O'Connor Chair of Mental Health Research. The successful appointee will seek to promote and carry-out internationally renowned nursing research to improve the level of care and quality of life of people living with long-term physical and mental health conditions. The accomplishments in this role must duly honour the name and legacy of the Servant of God, Eileen O'Connor.

For full position details, refer to the Position Description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Professor Karen Nightingale, National Head of School - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine at: [emailprotected]

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.

Total remuneration valued to $259,969 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $220,723 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E Increment 1), 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.

As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here .

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: 12-OCT-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

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)

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. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 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 [emailprotected] 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 - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

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