Professor/Associate Professor Midwifery

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Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Hobart, Launceston
Categories: Balanced Research/Teaching

- Build trust and foster strong partnerships with healthcare stakeholders

- Apply evidence-based practices and technology in midwifery education

- Ongoing, full-time or part-time role, based in Hobart or Launceston

About the Opportunity

This leadership role focuses on guiding midwifery education within the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery. The successful candidate will collaborate with health service partners to develop and lead midwifery programs aimed at strengthening Tasmania’s and Australia’s midwifery workforce. The position also involves contributing to health services research and/or innovative teaching practices to improve health outcomes. A key aspect of the role is fostering a collaborative and productive academic culture aligned with the University’s vision. The successful applicant will have the option for full-time or part-time work.

What’s Required

- A PhD (Level E) or equivalent (Level D) in Midwifery or an equivalent field.

- A strong clinical background with a track record in industry engagement and professional experience relevant as a midwife.

- Demonstrated capacity to influence policy and or work closely with key stakeholder groups.

- Extensive experience and demonstrated achievement in university-level teaching and learning.

- A substantial record in, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved international/national recognition and made innovative and sustained contributions to the field of Midwifery.

- Proven ability as an academic leader, with a record in team building and creating effective working relationships, and capacity to foster excellence in research and teaching.

- A demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective and productive links locally, nationally and internationally.

- Significant experience in the accreditation of Midwifery pre-registration degree with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Qualifications and Licences

- Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)

- A PhD (Level E essential), or Masters in a relevant midwifery health field.

- Current Working with Vulnerable People registration (or to be obtained)

- Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence or manual vehicle licence

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level D or E, with a total remuneration package ranging from $194,236 to $244,987, inclusive of 17% superannuation.

What’s on Offer?

You’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including.

- 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers

- 17% Superannuation contribution

- Health and fitness membership options

- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts

- Health Insurance and Banking

- Novated Leasing

About the University

At the University of Tasmania, we have mission to make a difference for Tasmania, and from Tasmania. With our unique location and complex history, we have both an obligation and opportunity to make a global contribution. People are at the heart of that contribution. We focus on building a workplace culture where we come together in a way that empowers us all to connect, belong and grow. The University is one of the largest employers in our State, with campuses in three distinct regions: Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. We also have a specialised health campus in Sydney. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.

Belong - Be You

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to ensure that our people feel encouraged and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Fostering diversity and inclusion is our key priority, supporting our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth. Celebrating the strengths that diversity brings will enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.

Considering a move to Tasmania to take up this opportunity?

Offering a breath of fresh air, our island State’s wild landscapes, unique towns and fascinating history have something for everyone. Tasmania has crafted a unique brand of creativity and adventure; case in point: world-famous MONA and the exceptional mountain bike tracks of Derby. Our world-famous food and wine provide an abundance of fresh seafood, family-run wineries and distilleries, and culinary experiences celebrating farm-fresh produce.

How to Apply?

If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

- Please provide your up-to-date resume,

- A 1–2-page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role

- A 1–2-page document addressing the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience requirements outlined in the Position Description.

For further information about this position, please contact Associate Professor Farida Saghafi, School of Nursing –Farida.Saghafi@utas.edu.au

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised: 31 Oct 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Nov 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time

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