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 in 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 WA public universities and number 2 in Australia for nursing (Undergraduate Overall Educational Experience, Good Universities Guide 2023). It graduates the most registered nurses in Western Australia and provides a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs of study that 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 healthcare partnerships, and we create opportunities to share, learn, mentor, create, and promote top-quality nursing and midwifery knowledge to improve care worldwide.

We seek 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 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.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with extensive paediatric experience, have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and have the following experience:

Would possess a Ph D or significant progress towards a Ph D;
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 paediatrics, and can demonstrate educational experience within a tertiary or clinical practice setting; and
Will have a sustained track record of research related activities within a tertiary education or clinical practice setting.

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 $113,918 to $134,596 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 email Dr. Di Bloxsome, Associate Dean Midwifery on d.bloxsome@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Closing Date
Applications close Sunday 17 November 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

How to Apply
Please attach a copy of your current CV and statement addressing the dot points above and referencing the for your relevant level.

Open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents

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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Selection criteria