Associate Professor

5 days ago

Orange New South Wales, Australia Charles Sturt University Full time $167,348 - $215,225 per year
  • Influence national midwifery practice and research
  • Join a collaborative and inclusive academic team
  • Drive innovation in midwifery teaching and research

The role

  • Full Time, Continuing
  • Level D - $167,348 to $184,243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  • Level E - $215,225 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  • Orange

We are seeking a visionary academic leader to join the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences as either a Professor or Associate Professor in Midwifery. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of midwifery education, research, and community engagement across regional and national contexts.

You will be involved in leading and delivering high-quality, student-centred teaching in Midwifery alongside driving impactful research aligned with the school and university strategic goals. You will also build strong industry and community partnerships and contribute to governance, curriculum development, and strategic initiatives.

About you

  • Doctoral qualification in Midwifery or a related field with registration as Midwife with AHPRA.
  • Proven leadership in academic settings.
  • Strong research and publication record in quality ranked journals.
  • Commitment to culturally respectful and inclusive practices.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.

Learn more about the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description below:

  • Position Description - Level D - Associate Professor in Midwifery
  • Position Description - Level E - Professor in Midwifery

or by contacting:

Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson | Head, School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences | SNPHS- | Ph:

Closing Date: 11pm, 25 November 2025

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