PROFESSOR OF MIDWIFERY
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$231,161 PA (LEVEL E) (PRO RATA 40%)
ONGOING, PART-TIME (40%)

Overview

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking a distinguished and innovative Professor of Midwifery to join our esteemed Professoriate team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate professional to support the leadership in the research and development of midwifery practice. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic direction of the School, fostering an environment that supports excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice. The role involves mentoring early and mid-career researchers, the supervision of higher degree by research students and engaging in high-quality research that influences policy and practice.  

This position will take a leadership role in the Safe, Quality Midwifery Care Research Group. The priority areas of the research group are: 

• Optimising the health and well-being of childbearing women pre-conception, through pregnancy, during birth, and postpartum
• A robust, sustainable and appropriately skilled midwifery workforce contributing to effective, efficient and respectful midwifery care. 
• Methods for timely implementation of evidence-based innovation into midwifery practice. 

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration

This part time, ongoing position attracts remuneration of $213,161 pa (pro rata 40%) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program, and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Professor Lisa Whitehead on l.whitehead@ecu.edu.au or 6304 2641 for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Selection Criteria.  

Closing Date:

Applications close on Sunday 15 December at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.