The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Part time (2 days p/w) | Ongoing position
• Work in a team led by award winning academics
• Provide leadership in the Master of Nurse Practitioner program

The teaching team within the School of Nursing and Midwifery is led by award winning academics who are all specialists in their fields of practice. Our academics are committed to teaching and learning strategies which develop and enhance nursing knowledge, and the full range of clinical and interpersonal skills needed by nurses and midwives to function as effective practitioners.

The School enjoys a close collaboration with local area health services in providing clinical learning experiences for students, in the provision of graduate programs and in the conduct of clinical research. We strive to prepare and develop nurses to function in a wide range of clinical settings, health facilities and rehabilitation services.

This is an ongoing, part time position (2 days per week) and is located at either Callaghan Campus or Central Coast Campus, with an expectation to work across the Callaghan and Ourimbah (transitioning to Central Coast in mid-2021, subject to ANMAC approval) campuses as well as online.

How will you inspire us?

As an inspirational, energetic and resilient leader who produces successful outcomes, you will be a positive team player and have proven credibility within the higher education sector. You will keep abreast of current nursing research, as well as changes to industry standards and build and maintain the University’s reputation by forging positive relationships with academic and professional staff, students and industry partners.

In this role, you will promote and foster a collaborative, dynamic, productive and globally competitive research environment through research collaboration, external grant income, publication outputs, and research higher degree graduates. The promotion of excellence in teaching and learning through appropriate curriculum development and delivery is also a key requirement of this role. Some of the key requirements in this role are:

• Provide vision and energy that inspires and motivates the School community (staff members, students and the region to maintain a world class University with a world-class reputation in nursing education and research.
• Promote teaching quality to optimise the student’s experience and develop research capacity and performance.
• Provide academic leadership to promote a workplace culture that embraces opportunities to benefit students, the School and the wider University.
• Create and maintain a team-based management style, fostering an open, consultative environment.
• Develop and enhance external networks and strategic partnerships, collaborating with business, industry, government and community regionally, nationally and internationally.

For additional information on the position contact Professor Amanda Johnson, Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery on 02 4921 7873 or amanda.johnson10@newcastle.edu.au

For a full job description including the essential criteria, visit https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/job-vacancies.

Closing date: Tuesday 1 June 2021

Conditions & Benefits

Level C from $123,967 - $139,143 p/a (pro rata for part time) plus 17% superannuation with UniSuper.

Additional information on benefits and conditions of employment is available via these links; http://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/benefits-at-a-glance http://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon

Further Information

For additional information on the position contact Prof Amanda Johnson on 02 49217873 or via email Amanda.Johnson10@newcastle.edu.au

Submitting your application

Please note: your application must include;

• a statement addressing the selection criteria (4 pages max)
• your CV with contact details for three relevant referees.

Before submitting your application please read the important information and useful tips on what to include - available via this link: Submitting your application

Additional information about our application process is available via this link: Application Process

If you have any difficulties uploading your application please telephone HR Services (+61 2)4033 9999 - and press 2- during business hours (AEST) or email: employment@newcastle.edu.au