"National Deputy Head of School (Nursing & Midwifery)"

Description

National Deputy Head of School (Nursing & Midwifery)   

3 Year Leadership opportunity   

Full time, Continuing (Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E))   

Sydney Campus  

• Rewarding opportunity
• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary + Deputy HOS allowance + super

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY         

Since its inception in 1989, Notre Dame has become a leader in higher education and now has over 12,000 students enrolled across its three main campuses in Broome, Fremantle, and Sydney. Notre Dame is an Australian University which embraces both the modern Australian university tradition and the ancient and esteemed traditions of Catholic universities both in Europe and North America.         

ABOUT THE SCHOOL   

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is highly regarded by the nursing profession. We have a range of programs from the Undergraduate level through to Doctorate programs. The School offers innovative short courses and microcredential programs in response to industry needs and upskilling of current registered nurses. The postgraduate midwifery programs are industry-recognised with a unique clinical partnership model with industry partners. It is an exciting time to join the School with a new strategic plan and vision that includes a quality teaching and learning focus but also student engagement experiences including international mobility programs, international recruitment, research development and ambitious postgraduate program developments.   

ABOUT THE ROLE         

The Deputy Head of the National School of Nursing and Midwifery (DHoS) will provide high level leadership and management of the School and will report to the National Head of School, Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Sciences. This appointment will be at an Associate Professor (level D) or Professor (level E) level.  

Working closely with the Head of the School, the DHoS will share the responsibility for overseeing the suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the national School structure, ensuring effective governance and risk-management. You will be responsible for high level budget management and change management skills and demonstrate capacity to maintain a high-performance culture. In addition, the DHoS will implement the School’s contribution to the University’s Strategic Plan, facilitate growth, advance research and research output, advance the national and international reputation of the school, and collaborate with other schools within the faculty to advance the health portfolio of the University collectively.   

Key Responsibilities         

• Leadership and management of the school, working closely with the head of the school
• Effective collaboration with the Head of School and discipline leads for the Undergraduate and Post Graduate programs
• Facilitate efficient operations of the school across the national structure
• Facilitate growth and contribute to the delivery of the University’s strategic plan and Faculty Operating Plan
• Advance nursing and midwifery research

ABOUT YOU         

• RN or RN/RM and hold current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated expertise and understanding of the nursing and midwifery programs at Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels.
• Undertake Undergraduate/Post Graduate teaching.
• Clinical practice, and research activities are strongly encouraged.
• Leadership experience in the Higher Education sector.
• A doctoral qualification or equivalent academic standing is highly desirable.

Contact Us   

For enquiries about the role or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Janette Tam, Talent Acquisition Partner at  janette.tam@nd.edu.au         

HOW TO APPLY  

Please provide an updated CV and a personal statement (2-3 pages) expressing interest, experiences, how you would lead the school and contribute to the school and the University and its strategic goals.  

Applications close 12 August 2024