Associate Professor of Mental Health

Associate Professor of Mental Health / Mental Health Nursing

Overview: Southern Cross University's Faculty of Health is seeking an Associate Professor of Mental Health / Mental Health Nursing. This is a pivotal academic leadership role shaping the future of mental health education, research, and practice in Australia and beyond.

Location and status: Full-time, continuing (permanent). Positions available at Coffs Harbour, NSW; Gold Coast, QLD; or Lismore, NSW.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exemplary teaching and curriculum design in mental health / mental health nursing, with a strong emphasis on student-centred learning across face-to-face, blended, and online modes
• Champion the integration of innovative learning technologies to support engaging, accessible, and flexible learning experiences
• Lead scholarly teaching and impactful research aligned with mental health priorities, including publishing in top journals, securing external funding, and supervising higher degree research students
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship within a collaborative academic community, contributing to excellence in teaching, research, and service
• Contribute to governance, strategic initiatives, and engagement activities, including course coordination and partnerships with health services, community organisations, and professional bodies

About You

• Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, with eligibility for registration with AHPRA or an appropriate self-regulated authority
• Excellence in tertiary teaching and curriculum development in mental health, with evidence of high-quality student outcomes and leadership in course design
• Proven research profile in mental health or related fields, including publications in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals, grant success, and supervision of higher degree research students
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to build strategic partnerships, collaborate across disciplines, and drive innovation in education and research
• Experience in academic administration and governance, with active engagement in professional or community-based mental health initiatives, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and wellbeing in the workplace

Salary And Benefits

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450; Gold Coast, QLD 4225; or Lismore, NSW 2480. Generous relocation support available.
• Academic Level D. Base salary range: $161,784 - $177,948 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation, total remuneration up to $208,199

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, parental and carer's leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.

Application Requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments, please contact jobs@scu.edu.au. Job applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, or hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Associate Professor Jacqui Yoxall

Email: Jacqui.yoxall@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 1 October 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQI+ identities. Reasonable adjustments will be provided upon request.

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