Professor of Nursing (Joint Appointment between ACU Faculty of Health Sciences and Metro North Health Qld)

Campus Location: Brisbane, Australia

Job No: APTAV118747#005

Provide leadership in research, scholarship and teaching to enhance our students' experience

Translate evidence into clinical practice in this collaborative role with Metro North Health

Furnish a functional link between ACU's Faculty of Health Sciences and The Prince Charles Hospital Queensland in nursing research and education

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

Full time, fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2028 based at ACU's Brisbane campus and The Prince Charles Hospital (Chermside) (Possibility of a further fixed-term appointment pending performance and further joint agreement)

About the role:

As Professor of Nursing, you will provide leadership and make outstanding and original contributions to research, scholarship and teaching to and enhance the student learning experience.

In this joint appointment between Australian Catholic University and Metro North Health, the Professor of Nursing will contribute to the governance and collegial life of the Faculty of Health Sciences and The Prince Charles Hospital, builds relationships with external organisations and related communities, and contribute to clinician research capability within the hospital.

Collaborating with the Faculty's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine and The Prince Charles Hospital, the role will focus on the development of relevant research and scholarship and lead a research program centred on hospital health service priorities, with a key focus on the translation of evidence into clinical practice with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes and health systems.

The Professor of Nursing will work between two base locations at ACU's Brisbane (Banyo) campus and The Prince Charles Hospital at Chermside.

About you:

ACU and The Prince Charles Hospital are looking for a Professor in Nursing who holds:

A doctoral qualification in Nursing.

Current registration in AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

Proven expertise in producing high-quality publications and competitive grants, including co-authored publications.

Demonstrated experience working on research and clinical projects, including the academic supervision of students.

A significant academic profile and research profile in higher education.

In addition, you should be able to:

Think strategically and possess high-level communication and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrate a commitment to academic and research excellence.

Have strong negotiating skills and the business acumen to foster and lead innovative improvement ventures.

Well-developed soft skills to nurture, mentor, coach, lead and foster individuals and teams so they reach their full potential.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to:

Karen Nightingale, National Head, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University at: [email protected]

Cherie Franks, Director of Nursing, The Prince Charles Hospital at: [email protected]

For more detailed information about the role on offer, please refer to the Candidate Information Package contained within this advertisement.

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.

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

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Candidate Information Package and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

resume (maximum 5 pages).

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: 10-SEP-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

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)

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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 [email protected] 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.

About Metro North Health:

Delivering world class care, innovation, and clinical education and training, The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is a major tertiary and quaternary referral hospital with approximately 620 beds. TPCH is located at Chermside, within Metro North Health, 10 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD and employs over 4,800 staff.

With a long-standing reputation for delivering excellence in health care, TPCH provides care over a broad range of specialties including: Cardiology and thoracic medicine, Emergency medicine - adults and children, General medical services, Cardiothoracic surgery, General surgical services, Orthopaedic joint surgery (elective) and acute fractured neck of femur surgery, Gastroenterology services, Acute geriatrics and rehabilitative medicine, Paediatric inpatient and outpatient services, Palliative care and Comprehensive and integrated mental health service.

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