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SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
$80,938 TO $108,498 PA (ALEVA) 
ONGOING (1.0 FTE) 
JOONDALUP CAMPUS

The School acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples’ continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. 

At ECU we are committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to ensure we have a workforce that reflects our communities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged.

Overview

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is at the cutting-edge of nurse education and research, through the provision of innovative, high-quality education and translational research that makes a difference to the lives of people in our communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of communities for today and future generations by educating aspiring/ transformational nursing and midwifery leaders through a lens of humanitarian principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion.

The School rated number 1 in WA public universities and number 2 in Australia for nursing (Undergraduate Overall Educational Experience, Good Universities Guide 2023) and graduates the most registered nurses in Western Australia, as well as providing a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs of study which prepare students for positions in the nursing and midwifery professions. The School also undertakes research at a level above world standard, with our work being cited 1 ½ times more than the word average in collaboration with our well-established health care partnerships.

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse with a passion for nursing and its future, to join our innovative, energetic, forward-thinking team on our Joondalup Campus located in Perth, Western Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to make a difference at ECU through innovation in research, teaching and learning.

The successful applicant will:


	be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
	have completed a Masters level qualification and made progress towards completion or is eligible and committed to commence a PhD.
	have completed qualifications in education and/or can demonstrate educational experience within a tertiary or clinical practice setting.
	have undertaken research related activities within a tertiary education or clinical practice setting.


Formal mentorship will be provided to the successful applicant. 

The successful applicant will also be required to demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full-time, ongoing position attracts a salary of $80,938 to $108,498 PA (ALEVA) plus 17% University superannuation contribution. 

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements and cultural leave may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.  

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to call Senior Lecturer martin Hopkins, Acting Associate Dean Nursing on (08) 6304 3241 or martin.hopkins@ecu.edu.au for more information about this exciting opportunity including details of the role and the support and development opportunities which are available.

Closing Date: 

Applications close Sunday 30 June 2024, at 11:30pm (AWST). 

How to Apply:

Please attach a copy of your current CV and a statement addressing the relevant selection criteria to your online application.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS AND AUSTRALIAN PERMANENT RESIDENTS ONLY. 

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.



	SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
	JOONDALUP CAMPUS
	$110,065 to $130,045 PA (ALEVB) 
	ONGOING, FULL-TIME


Overview

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is at the cutting-edge of nurse education and research, through the provision of innovative, high-quality education and translational research that makes a difference to the lives of people in our communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of communities for today and future generations by educating aspiring/ transformational nursing and midwifery leaders through a lens of humanitarian principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion. 

The School rated number 1 in WA public universities and number 2 in Australia for nursing (Undergraduate Overall Educational Experience, Good Universities Guide 2023) and graduates the most registered nurses in Western Australia, as well as providing a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs of study which prepare students for positions in the nursing and midwifery professions.  

The School has two centres of research: Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services Research (CNMHSR) and the Centre for Research in Aged Care (CRAC). Both CNMHSR and CRAC share a common mission to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and society through evidence-based innovations in nursing and midwifery practice. Our research is world leading, with our work being cited 1 ½ times more than the word average. The research we do is in collaboration with our well-established health care partnerships and we create opportunities to share, learn, mentor, create, and promote top-quality nursing and midwifery knowledge to improve care worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced academic with a passion for innovation in learning and teaching and a sustained track record of research to join our energetic, forward-thinking team on our Joondalup Campus located in Perth, Western Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse academic to make a difference at ECU through innovation in teaching, learning and research

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse, have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and have the following experience:


	Would possess a PhD or significant progress towards a PhD; 
	Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; 
	Ability to apply contemporary approaches to the design, development and coordination of teaching and learning activities in online and on campus delivery modes;
	Will have completed qualifications in education and/or can demonstrate educational experience within a tertiary or clinical practice setting;
	Will have a sustained track record of research related activities within a tertiary education or clinical practice setting; and


Formal mentorship will be provided to the successful applicant. 

You will also be required to demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

The School acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples’ continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. 

At ECU we are committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to ensure we have a workforce that reflects our communities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full-time, ongoing position attracts a salary of between $110,065 to $130,045 PA (ALEVB) plus 17% superannuation. 

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.

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to call Dr. Martin Hopkins, Acting Associate Dean Nursing on (08) 6304 3241 or via martin.hopkins@ecu.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your current CV and statement addressing the dot points above and referencing the Selection Criteria for your relevant level.

Closing Date

Applications close Monday 17 June 2024 at 11:30pm AWST. 

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.



	SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
	OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
	$205,952 PER ANNUM (ALEVE)
	$160,672 - $176,649 PER ANNUM (ALEVD)
	ONGOING, FULL-TIME, JOONDALUP CAMPUS


Overview

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a leading multi-campus university in Western Australia serving communities nationally and internationally. For 17 years in a row, ECU has achieved a 5 (out of 5) star rating for teaching quality in the 2024 Good Universities Guide (GUG). ECU is ranked in the worlds Top 100 universities under 50 years old in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities Rankings, and in the Top 400 THE World University Rankings 2024.

The ECU Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) program equips students with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on peoples lives. Accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Limited (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA), this program ensures graduates meet the highest professional standards. Practical experience begins in the first year, allowing students to integrate their learning in real-world settings. Fieldwork placements throughout the four-year course provide valuable exposure to diverse populations and needs. ECU occupational therapy graduates enjoy excellent employment outcomes. Registered occupational therapists work in various settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, private practice, and community roles. Employers value ECU graduates for their practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and commitment to improving clients' quality of life. ECU emphasises research and scholarly development. Students have opportunities to engage in research projects, explore evidence-based practices, and contribute to the field. The program fosters creativity, communication, and scientific inquiry, preparing students to address complex occupational challenges.

The occupational therapy team pride themselves on excellence in teaching and research, working closely with local, national, and international health care organisations to provide undergraduate and postgraduate education. With campuses in both Joondalup and Bunbury and a new City campus on the horizon, along with contemporary digital learning technologies, our team produce excellent clinicians and future health leaders through higher education.

The Role

The occupational therapy discipline is seeking to appoint a teaching and research focused Associate Professor (ALEVD) or Professor (ALEVE).

The successful appointee will demonstrate capability in leading high-quality, engaging research that meaningfully contributes to practice and creates a positive societal impact. They will have an excellent track-record of providing a learner-centred pedagogy that is supportive and inclusive of diverse groups of people, with a focus on advancing work-integrated learning and job-ready skills. Academics within the School and Discipline hold the legacy, achievements and values of Edith Dircksey Cowan close to their heart. They embody a warm spirit of collegiality, rational inquiry, personal excellence, respect for all people, and courage to pursue ambitious and impactful goals. In return, we offer an engaging and dynamic role as part of a committed and collegial team. Our collaborative and supportive environment provides many benefits, including a competitive salary, a dynamic team, and further research opportunities.

Associate Professor

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant discipline and be teaching and research active with a demonstrable track record of external research funding, publications in top-tier international journals as well as having timely completion of supervised HDR students. Candidates will also need to demonstrate their strive for excellence, their growing reputation in the field and their innovative and inspiring scholarship approach. The successful applicant will have a flexible attitude and the ability to adapt to circumstances, by consulting and liaising confidently with senior-level stakeholders. Demonstrable experience in liaising with external bodies, both nationally and internationally, ensuring compliance with numerous frameworks and policies is also highly desirable. 

Professor

In addition to the criteria at Associate Professor’s level, to be appointed at Professor level (ALEVE), candidates need to demonstrate international leadership in the discipline with a reputation of being a recognised expert in the field; relevant service on editorial boards of top-tier international journal(s); a track record of substantial external research funding with successful project completion and impactful outcomes; relevant experience of building national and international research teams as well as mentoring junior academics in the discipline. Reporting to the Executive Dean SMHS, the successful applicant will lead and encourage an environment of creativity and innovation in the discipline, by engaging with the broader academic and professional community, and promote and enhance the national and international profile of the discipline, School, and the University. 

Benefits & Remuneration

This full-time, ongoing position attracts a salary of $160,672 - $176,649 (Level D), $205,952 (Level E) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

Visa sponsorship and/or a relocation package may be negotiated for suitably qualified international and interstate candidates.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements are available for negotiation to meet your 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 Employment Opportunities website.

Contact

If you wish to discuss the role and its expectations, you can address your queries to Professor Moira Sim, Executive Dean, at m.sim@ecu.edu.au.

How to Apply

Please upload your academic CV and a concise expression of interest (maximum five pages) addressing the appropriate Selection Criteria.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 11.30 pm AWST.

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.


SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
JOONDALUP CAMPUS 
ALEVA: $80,938 - $108,498 pa
ALEVB: $113,918 - $134,596pa
FIXED TERM (3 YEARS), 2 POSITIONS, 1 x 0.7FTE. 1 x 0.3 FTE

Overview

Edith Cowan University School of Medical and Health Sciences has recently created a Postdoctoral Fellowship with two part time positions to undertake several projects focusing on identifying novel risk factors associated with unfavourable health outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease, and to undertake intervention study aim to improve these health outcomes. The Fellowship is directly funded by Edith Cowan University, with additional grant funding from National and Health Medical Research Council to ensure completion of the projects. There will also be opportunity to be involved in broader clinical epidemiological projects to understand the role of nutrition in chronic diseases and novel vascular biomarkers in predicting health outcomes. 

The Role

The School is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead several clinical sciences and epidemiological projects focusing on improving health outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease, including patients maintained on dialysis treatment or have received kidney transplants. The research will involve an exploration of novel risk factors of the three most common complications in patients with chronic kidney disease, including cardiovascular disease, infections, and cancer. Understanding the relationship of these novel risk factors and adverse health outcomes will be critical in the development of innovative prediction modelling and develop innovative strategies to improve these health outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease. These research findings will have direct clinical relevance and will likely lead to a change in clinical practice and potential policy changes in the field of chronic kidney disease. The successful candidate will be expected to:


	Conduct and co-ordinate research studies, including independence in conducting advanced statistical modelling and ensure adherence to strict ethical research conduct.
	Familiarity in ethics submission, data linkage and setting up of/data entry into RedCAP.
	Assist in grant writing and submission process.
	Publish and promote the results of the research.
	Engage in the supervision and training of research students and other relevant supervision.
	Work collaboratively across health services and research partners, including international collaborators.


Skills and Experience

You must have:


	A PhD in a clinical area of research, particularly in clinical epidemiology (applicants must have a PhD at the commencement of the contract).
	Complex biostatistical skills (or ability to learn new methods independently). 
	Experience in setting up RedCAP and data linkage. 
	Experience in planning and conducting scientific research.
	Excellent scientific writing skills with a demonstrated record of research publications. 
	Interest in and knowledge of implementation methods.
	Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
	Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals and services.
	Demonstrated capacity to manage projects and budgets 


Experience and demonstrated interest with complex statistical modelling such as machine learning methods and demonstrated experience in the handling and analysis of big data would be highly desired. 

The successful applicant will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Courage and Personal Excellence.

Benefits & Remuneration

These fixed term position attract remuneration of: $80,938 - $108,498 pa (ALEVA) or $113,918 - $134,596pa (ALEVB) paid on a pro-rata basis plus up to 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.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Professor Wai Lim on w.lim@ecu.edu.au for further information. Please do not email your application to Professor Lim. Applications will only be accepted if they are submitted via the recruitment progress.

How to Apply:

Please upload your CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role with specific reference to the skills and experience in this advertisement. Please indicate whether you are applying for the 0.7 FTE role or the 0.3 FTE role.

Closing Date

Applications close on Thursday 11 July 2024 at 11:30pm AWST.

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.

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