Professor of Nursing

About The Team

Established in 2004 at our Mandurah campus and expanded to Perth in 2016, the School of Nursing is part of the College of Health and Education and supports over 1,500 students across both locations. Our flagship Bachelor of Nursing program is complemented by growing postgraduate offerings in Health Care Management, Gerontological Healthcare, Research Training, and a joint MBA.

We are a high-performing, award winning academic team, with many staff recognised for excellence in teaching and research. Our programs consistently rate above the national average in QILT surveys and have earned 5-star ratings for Student Support in the Good Universities Guide.

With strong clinical partnerships across WA and active national and international research collaborations, we are committed to delivering high-quality education and impactful scholarship.

Your New Role

The Professor of Nursing is recognised as a leader in the discipline, with an international research profile and a strong reputation for academic excellence. The role provides strategic leadership at the College and University levels, promoting excellence in teaching, research, and professional activities.

A key responsibility of this role is the mentoring and development of future academics, contributing to the growth of future academic capacity at Murdoch University. The position requires a continuing high level of personal commitment to and achievement in nursing scholarship.

Your key responsibilities will include –

• Providing research, academic and administrative leadership across the School, College, and University
• Leading internationally recognised research, securing major grants, and supervising higher degree research students
• Contributing to teaching excellence, curriculum development, and mentoring of academic staff

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

This Continuous Full Time (37.5 hours per week) role attracts a remuneration of $209,366.00 at Level E (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page

Join us

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you'll bring to the role:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA and a PhD in a relevant nursing field
• Proven academic leadership, including team building and performance management in complex environments
• Extensive experience in teaching, curriculum development, and successful supervision of postgraduate research students
• Strong research track record with high-impact publications and success in securing competitive research funding
• Demonstrated ability to engage with industry and external stakeholders to enhance teaching and research outcomes

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Frank Donnelly, Dean of Nursing,

and quote JR104379 as the reference.

Applications Close on 23 October :59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.