Professor / Associate Professor of Nursing or Midwifery
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
- 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.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Professor Julia Morphet, Head of School, Nursing & Midwifery, Julia.Morphet@Monash.edu
Position Descriptions:
Professor - Joint appointment Monash Health
Associate Professor - Joint appointment Monash Health
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash university careers page via the following link
Applications close: Sunday 12th July 2026
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.