Associate Professor - Nurse Practitioner

Associate Professor - Nurse Practitioner

$172,116 to $189,231 PA (ALEVD) (pro rata for part-time)

Ongoing, Full-time, Part-time, Joondalup campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Joondalup campus

$172,116 to $189,231 PA (ALEVD) (pro rata for part-time)

Ongoing, Full-time, Part-time

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.The School of Nursing and Midwifery is at the cutting-edge of nursing and midwifery 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 is rated number 1 in Western Australian (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 WA, as well as providing a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs of study which prepare students for positions in the nursing and midwifery professions.?

The ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery’s research team is driven by a commitment to inspire excellence in nursing and midwifery practice thought innovative and strategic research. The School has four research areas: Centre for Research in Aged Care, Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease in Children and Adults, Safe Quality Midwifery Care and Safety, Quality Workforce. Our research is world leading, with our work being cited 1 ½ times more than the world average.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced academic nurse practitioner leader with a passion for innovation in learning and teaching and a sustained track record of research to join our energetic, forward-thinking team.

About you

The successful applicant:

Will have completed a PhD;

Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Nurse Practitioner with no conditions;

Will possess experience in curriculum development and teaching strategies;

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

Will demonstrate a sound professional and academic track record in nursing.

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 of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to call Associate Professor Martin Hopkins, Associate Dean Nursing or email m.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.

Application Process

Your application is in two parts. The first part is a statement (maximum 4 pages) that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role of Associate Professor – Nurse Practitioner and the difference you will make to the School in this role. You should highlight key examples of your experience and expertise, enabling the selection committee to assess your application against the criteria above.

The second part is a detailed curriculum vitae, including summaries of the key academic leadership roles you have held or hold currently.

Advert ClosureApplications close on Sunday 3rd May 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.