Professor (Nursing)

Australian Catholic University

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 234,000 - 286,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 17%
Salary packaging
Generous leave

Job summary

Australian Catholic University in Brisbane is seeking a Professor in Nursing to provide leadership and make original contributions to research, scholarship and education in the Nursing discipline. The role involves governance of academic programs and building external relationships.

This fixed-term State Head of School (QLD/ACT) position focuses on strategies for sustainable discipline management, course offerings, staff and student satisfaction, and enhancing the student experience across

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in research, scholarship and education in the Nursing discipline.
  • Govern academic programs and build relationships with external organisations and communities.
  • Develop and implement strategies for effective management and sustainability of the Nursing discipline.

Job description

Australian Catholic University – Brisbane QLD

Professorial opportunity to develop and implement strategies to ensure effective management and sustainability of the Nursing discipline
Work with motivated colleagues in a university ranked internationally in the top 2% for research excellence
ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
Full time, fixed term 3 year State Head of School opportunity ($20,000 pa) working at Brisbane campus
About the role:

Operating within School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine (QLD/ACT), the Professor (Nursing) will provide leadership, make outstanding and original contributions to research, scholarship and education in the Nursing discipline, and enhance the student life and experience at ACU. The Professor will be heavily involved in governance of academic programs, developing collegial life inside and outside the university, and building strong working relationships with external organisations and communities. The position will provide strong leadership and have a significant impact on the undergraduate and postgraduate discipline courses.

The State Head of School (QLD/ACT) will develop and implement strategies to ensure the effective management and sustainability of the discipline through appropriate course offerings, workforce management, productivity, and staff and student satisfaction. The role will foster a dynamic, service oriented and enterprising culture underpinned by strong local, national and international external relations.

This role will be filled by an academic who has and will continue to make original and innovative contributions to the advancement of scholarship, research and nursing education in the discipline of Nursing.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Greg Mutter, Team Leader/Project Officer - National School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine at: ***********@acu.edu.au

What we offer:
  • 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.

Total remuneration valued to $260,037 - $260,037 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $220,723 - $220,723 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E Increment 1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Your privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

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 ***********@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

Position Description:

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