Professor / Associate Professor of Nursing or Midwifery (Joint Appointment with Monash Health)
Job No.: 691184
Location: Clayton campus and Monash Medical Centre, Clayton
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $181,629 - $200,092 pa Level D/ $233,964 pa Level E (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Monash Nursing and Midwifery (MNM), in partnership with Monash Health, is seeking a visionary academic leader for a prestigious Professor (Level E) or Associate Professor (Level D) joint appointment. Reporting to the Head of School (MNM) and the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (Monash Health), you will provide strategic and research leadership to bridge the gap between academic excellence and clinical practice. This role is pivotal in positioning both organisations for the future by progressing innovative research programs and community engagement.
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for:
- Leading world-class collaborative research that informs clinical practice and improves the quality and safety of patient care.
- Securing external research funding from traditional and innovative sources to sustain high-impact programs.
- Mentoring and supervising research staff and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students to foster the next generation of healthcare leaders.
- Providing academic leadership in curriculum development and high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Strengthening partnerships between Monash University, Monash Health, and international agencies to enhance the global profile of the nursing and midwifery professions.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- A doctoral qualification (PhD) and recognition as a leading authority in nursing or midwifery.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- An outstanding scholarly research and publication record and a proven track record of generating significant research income.
- Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and the ability to lead complex clinical or academic teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing high-level partnerships between academic and healthcare organisations.
- Deep familiarity with the Australian health care system and professional standards.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Julia Morphet, Head of School, Nursing & Midwifery, Julia.Morphet@Monash.edu
Position Description: Associate Professor - Joint Appointment Monash Health
Professor - Joint Appointment Monash Health
Applications Close: Sunday 12 July 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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