Associate Professor of Nursing (Evidence and Implementation Science)

Western Sydney; Campbelltown; Hybrid; AUD 183,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Leave loading

Onsite parking salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

Employee wellbeing & EAP

Job summary

Western Sydney University seeks a leader to drive implementation science in nursing and midwifery education and research. You will translate evidence into frontline practice, lead education offerings, and mentor clinician‑researchers across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

You will connect digital health and AI-enabled care models with practical translation, supervise HDR candidates, and foster industry partnerships for measurable impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline with demonstrated nursing implementation science expertise.
• Proven leadership in designing and delivering higher education learning experiences.
• Strong research leadership including HDR supervision and clinician-researcher mentoring.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for cross-sector collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching of evidence-based practice and implementation science across programs.
• Develop new courses and build capability in translation, de-implementation, scale-up and sustainment.
• Supervise HDR candidates and mentor clinician‑researchers pursuing clinical and research careers.
• Collaborate across campus, health district and industry to strengthen translation and impact.

Skills

Implementation science

Educational leadership

Research leadership

Collaboration & networking

Education

PhD in related discipline

Job description

• Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level D.
• Campbelltown Campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $182,520 – $200,625 plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead implementation science that translates nursing evidence into sustained improvements in care, education and community health.

The Opportunity

You will provide leadership in education, research and capacity development in implementation science and evidence-based practice within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. You will strengthen the School’s ability to translate evidence into frontline nursing and midwifery practice, with a clear focus on the communities of Greater Western Sydney.

You will teach evidence-based practice and implementation science methods across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, develop new course offerings in this specialisation, and build capability in translation, de-implementation, scale-up and sustainment of nurse-led interventions. You will also supervise higher degree research candidates and mentor clinician-researchers developing combined clinical and research careers.

You will connect digital health and AI-enabled care models with practical implementation in resource-constrained settings. Working across Campbelltown Campus and the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building, you will collaborate with the Translational Health Research Institute, the local health district and industry partners to strengthen research translation, clinical partnerships and measurable impact.

What Success Looks Like

• A stronger School-wide capability in implementation science and evidence-based practice.
• High-quality teaching and new course offerings across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Research that advances translation, de-implementation, scale-up and sustainment of nurse-led interventions.
• Effective evaluation of how digital health and AI-enabled care models are adopted in frontline practice.
• A strong pipeline of HDR supervision, clinician-researcher mentorship and partner-engaged research.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A PhD in a related discipline and demonstrated expertise within the nursing profession and specifically in implementation science and evidence-based practice.
• Proven success in designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate learning experiences using contemporary pedagogical approaches and educational technologies.
• A strong track record of research leadership, including leading projects, supervising postgraduate researchers and contributing to the advancement of nursing knowledge and implementation science and evidence-based practice.
• Highly developed interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to build productive relationships across academia, industry and professional networks.
• A passion for mentoring others and fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, research and engagement.

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare:Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Caleb Ferguson, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery via [e-mail] Please include the job reference code REF1290M.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, 20th October 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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