"Associate Professor in Nursing"

Drive bold new curriculum design and accreditation

• Drive bold new curriculum design and accreditation
• Mentor emerging academics and HDR candidates
• Strengthen partnerships across campuses and health services

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health is seeking an Associate Professor in Nursing to join our vibrant and ambitious academic community. This role forms a key part of our leadership team, working closely with the Chair of Discipline Nursing, and is a career defining opportunity for someone ready to bring fresh ideas, academic leadership and bold vision to the future of nursing education

Over the next few years, you will be central to one of our most exciting initiatives, leading the design and accreditation of a brand-new nursing curriculum, reimagining learning experiences and enhancing student placements across our three campuses. You will advance award-nominated teaching initiatives, contribute to our strong research profile, and support a growing team of early career academics.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading innovative and student-centred teaching across face-to-face, blended and online modes, while fostering excellence in educational design.
• Driving the development and accreditation of a bold new curriculum, embedding contemporary learning technologies and flexible delivery
• Strengthening the Faculty’s research profile through publications, grant activity and contribution to priority research areas such as rural and remote health, aged care, mental health and complimentary fields.
• Providing academic leadership that is supportive, collaborative and committed to mentoring early career academics and Higher Degree Research candidates
• Building and sustaining strategic partnerships with health services, universities and professional bodies to enhance teaching, research and clinical placement opportunities

What you will bring

You’re passionate about advancing nursing education, strengthening research capability and shaping the future nursing workforce.  You lead with kindness, collaboration and ambition, and your professional contributions demonstrate your standing as a respected academic.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• A doctoral qualification in Nursing or a related field, and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Demonstrated excellence in university level teaching, including blended and online delivery supported by contemporary educational technologies
• A strong research track record including publications, grants, and experience supervising Honours and HDR candidates
• Proven academic leadership capability, including curriculum development, governance and course coordination
• Evidence of professional standing, such as editorial board roles, leadership of professional groups, or fellowship of recognised bodies
• A recognised national or international profile will be highly regarded. This role is a significant leadership opportunity for someone ready to influence nursing education at scale

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, Lismore, NSW 2480, or Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities.
• Academic Level D. The base salary ranges from $167,446 - $184,176 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $215,485.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience.  If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Professor Jennene Greenhill

Email: Jennene.greenhill@scu.edu.au

Applications close 11.30pm AEST 11 February 2026.

This opportunity is open to Australian and international applicants. If the successful candidate requires visa sponsorship, the University will work with the appointee to support visa and travel requirements.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description  Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.

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