Benjamin Tan

The University of Notre Dame Australia is seeking to appoint a permanent Level E Professor to serve as the National Deputy Head of School in the National School of Nursing and Midwifery. This leadership role is part of a high-performing professorial cohort and involves partnering with the National Head of School to deliver and embed national leadership priorities, strengthen academic quality, and drive workforce strategy. The successful candidate will provide on-the-ground leadership for the Sydney campus and steward industry engagement in New South Wales to deepen partnerships and impact. The position is ideal for experienced academics with a strong background in nursing or midwifery, academic leadership, and higher education management. The role offers the opportunity to influence the direction of nursing and midwifery education at a national level, working within a collaborative and innovative academic environment. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field, a distinguished record of research and teaching, and demonstrated experience in academic quality assurance and workforce strategy. Experience in industry engagement and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders are highly valued. While the post does not specify funding details, this is a permanent, salaried Level E Professor position at a leading Australian university. The University of Notre Dame Australia is known for its commitment to academic excellence and industry partnership, providing a supportive environment for academic leaders to thrive. For full position details and application instructions, interested candidates should visit the provided LinkedIn link. The application process will be outlined in the official job posting, and candidates are encouraged to prepare comprehensive application materials highlighting their leadership experience and academic achievements.

The National School of Nursing and Midwifery at The University of Notre Dame Australia is recruiting a permanent Level E Professor of Nursing and/or Midwifery . This is a senior academic leadership appointment within an established professorial cohort, with responsibility for both scholarship and strategic leadership. The successful candidate will also take on the role of National Deputy Head of School (Sydney) , working closely with the Dean and National Head of School to deliver and embed national strategic priorities, strengthen academic and research quality, support workforce strategy, and advance school-wide leadership initiatives. In addition, the role serves as the campus academic lead in NSW , supporting staff, strengthening academic culture and quality, and leading local implementation of national priorities. The position also includes stewardship of NSW-based industry engagement to deepen partnerships, collaboration, and impact across the profession and wider community. Academic field keywords: nursing, midwifery, academic leadership, research quality, workforce strategy, industry engagement, health professions education. Institution: The University of Notre Dame Australia. Opportunity type: permanent professorial appointment; this is not a PhD, postdoctoral, or master's opening. Application: Full details and how to apply are available via the linked post. Interested candidates should review the posting and follow the employer's application instructions.