School of Nursing and Midwifery
Full Time, Ongoing, Joondalup Campus
$172,116 to $189,231 pa (Level D)

Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is at the cutting-edge of nurse education and research, through the provision of innovative, high-quality education and translational research that makes a difference to the lives of people in our communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of communities for today and future generations by educating aspiring/ transformational nursing and midwifery leaders through a lens of humanitarian principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion.

The School is rated number 1 in WA for Nursing (Undergraduate overall experience) and is recognised as a top 75 nursing program worldwide Shanghai Rankings 2024). ECU graduates the most registered nurses in Western Australia, as well as providing a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs of study which prepare students for positions in the nursing and midwifery professions.

The School also hosts the only dual degree of nursing and midwifery and the only Masters of Nurse Practitioner course in WA.

Our research team is driven by a commitment to inspire excellence in nursing and practice through innovative and strategic research. Our staff are experts in their field who collaborate with national and international industry partners and universities.

Our purpose is to inspire excellence in nursing and practice through innovative and strategic research.

Our researchers are engaged in focused research questions and thematic areas within each research group below.
- Acute and Chronic Disease Prevention, Management and Survivorship in Children, Young People and Adults
- Safety, Quality and Workforce
- Safe, Quality Midwifery Care
- Centre for Research in Aged Care

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced academic nurse leader with a passion for innovation in learning and teaching and a sustained track record of research to join our energetic, forward-thinking team on our Joondalup Campus located in Perth, Western Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse academic to make a difference at ECU through innovation in research, teaching and learning.

About you
The successful applicant:

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
• Will have completed a PhD,
• Will have completed qualifications in education and/or can demonstrate educational experience within a tertiary or clinical practice setting;
• Will have a sustained track record of research related activities within a tertiary education or clinical practice setting; and
• Will demonstrate a sound professional and academic track record in nursing.

Formal mentorship will be provided to the successful applicant.

You will also be required to demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact
Please contact Dr Tania Beament on +61863043503 or [email protected] for more information.

Application Process

Your application is in three parts. The first part is a statement (maximum 4 pages) that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role of Associate Professor and the difference you will make to the School in this role. You should highlight key examples of your experience and expertise, enabling the selection committee to assess your application against the criteria above.

The second part is a statement (maximum 1 page) that addresses the ongoing contribution you will make as a senior academic and how you see yourself within the School’s array of disciplines and research programs.

The third part is a detailed curriculum vitae, including summaries of the key academic leadership roles you have held or hold currently.

Advert Closure

Applications close Monday 20 October, 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.