Professor of Nursing and Midwifery

About VU

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on our journey and help us achieve the drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022–2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of these drivers, “A Thriving Place to Study and Work”, underpins our commitment to creating environments where students and staff belong and thrive.

About the Team

The Nursing and Midwifery program sits within the College of Sport, Health and Engineering. We are an academic community committed to excellence across teaching, learning, research, and industry engagement. The team plays a central role in preparing future health professionals and driving innovation through partnerships across clinical, community, and research sectors.

About the Role

This senior academic leadership role offers the opportunity to lead the Nursing and Midwifery program as Head of Program for an initial five-year term, while also holding an ongoing professorial appointment.

You will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the discipline, overseeing curriculum development and accreditation, providing research leadership, and strengthening industry and community connections. Your new role includes driving high impact research, mentoring staff, and contributing to decision making across the College.

Position Key Duties

• Lead research productivity including securing competitive funding and producing high impact publications.
• Provide academic leadership across teaching, curriculum development, and course accreditation for Nursing and Midwifery.
• Represent the discipline in internal and external forums, including with industry, government, and professional bodies.
• Build and maintain strong networks to support collaboration in teaching, research, and professional practice.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing academic team.
• Teach and supervise higher degree by research students.
• Strengthen the research profile and direction of Nursing within VU.
• Ensure compliance with university and regulatory frameworks.

Position Details

Classification:Academic E Classification $215,121 per annum +17% superannuation
Employment Type: Full-time continuing role, 5-year initial appointment as Head of Program
Location:Primary campus: St Albans (with flexibility to work at other VU locations) Description.

Click here to view: Position Description - Professor of Nursing and Midwifery

About You

You will be someone who leads with insight, initiative, and collaboration, bringing:

• A doctoral qualification in Nursing and AHPRA registration (or eligibility).
• National (and for Professorial level, international) recognition as a disciplinary leader.
• A strong research track record with competitive grant success and high‑quality publications.
• Experience developing and accrediting higher education nursing programs.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, leadership, and mentorship.
• Strong networks across industry, government, and/or community sectors.

Please note: The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Employee - Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

Who to Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact:
Name:Professor Karen Dodd
Position Title: Executive Dean College of Sport, Health and Engineering
Email:Karen.dodd@vu.edu.au

How to Apply

To submit your application please click on the Apply button.

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description

Applications will close 8th of April 2026 (11:59pm AEST). This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.