Associate Professor, Nursing

Deakin; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 179,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Gym access

Medical centres

Flexible work arrangements

Extended parental leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Deakin University in Victoria invites applications for an Associate Professor, based at Melbourne Burwood Campus with hybrid work arrangements. This is a full-time, continuing position that offers a competitive salary (Level D) plus 17% super.

You will lead teaching, curriculum innovation, research collaborations and seek external funding, contributing to national and international reputation for impactful work across disciplines. Applications close 18 Oct 2026 with pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification.
• NMBA-registered nurse.
• Distinguished scholarly teaching in UG and PG programs.
• Internationally recognised research reputation with publications.
• Experience in obtaining external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching teams to develop innovative curriculum design for units and courses.
• Lead adoption of innovative teaching practices at university level.
• Lead teams to secure external funding for research and translation activities.
• Demonstrate national/international reputation and impact with industry partners.
• Represent the university at academic and civic forums.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teaching leadership

Research collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD or equivalent qualification

NMBA-registered nurse

Job description

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• Level D $179,058 - $196,952 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As an Associate Professor, you will:

• Lead teaching teams to develop innovation in curriculum design to inform unit/courses and materials which influence teaching across discipline within the university. Lead review of units and courses across disciplines within the university and lead refinements. Lead and integrate industry, clinical and/or research practices to inform unit/course design across discipline in peer institutions or nationally.
• Lead the discovery and adoption of innovative teaching practices at university level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels/modes of delivery.
• Lead teams and succeed in funding opportunities for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained successes.
• Demonstrate sustained and expanding national and international reputation as amongst world leaders for substantial and growing body of work, recognized quality, excellence and impact with a sustained and expanding track record of timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners.
• Lead the development and significantly contribute to citizenship activities and effectiveness as champion at local and university level. Represent the university at academic, professional and civic forums.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualification; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse.
• Distinguished scholarly learning and teaching in UG and PG programs, including innovative curriculum design and supervision to doctoral level.
• Internationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in high-quality journals, and exhibitions where relevant to the discipline.
• Success in obtaining and timely completion of competitive external research grants.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time