Associate Professor – Nursing (Education Focused) – Full time continuing position located at Camperdown Campus. Salary $195,478 – $215,352 + 17% superannuation.

We are seeking a senior nursing educator who is a leading authority within their discipline to join the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery. The successful candidate will be a highly accomplished education-focused academic recognised both internationally and within the University for expertise in educational delivery and pedagogical design.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative nursing curricula that align with the University’s strategic priorities and enhance educational excellence.
- Contribute to inclusive curriculum transformation that strengthens culturally safe, decolonising and person‑centred approaches to nursing education, working collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues, communities, students and other key partners.
- Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, driving continuous improvement in educational quality, student outcomes and curriculum design.
- Shape and influence faculty and university‑wide educational strategy, fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation and collaboration.
- Mentor and support academic staff and students, contributing to leadership development, scholarly engagement and an inclusive learning environment.
- Champion evidence‑based pedagogical innovation and best practice in higher education, influencing educational policy and advancing teaching excellence.
- Maintain a sustained record of excellence in teaching,



curriculum leadership and educational scholarship within the nursing discipline.
- Undertake and lead high‑quality research, including research focused on nursing education and teaching practice, resulting in impactful scholarly outputs.
- Secure competitive funding to support educational innovation, research initiatives and strategic academic projects.
- Represent the University nationally and internationally through professional engagement, academic leadership, scholarly collaborations and conference participation.
- Drive initiatives that enhance student experience, graduate outcomes and the University’s reputation as a leader in nursing education.
- Contribute to senior academic leadership, strategic planning and decision‑making to support the ongoing growth and success of the School and Faculty.
- Build and maintain solid partnerships with healthcare, industry, professional and academic stakeholders to advance nursing education and workforce development.

Qualifications and Experience

- PhD in Nursing or a relevant health‑related or education‑related area.
- AHPRA registration as a registered nurse, or eligibility to be registered within Australia.




- Fellow or Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (or equivalent recognition).
- Significant experience in people leadership and management within the higher education sector, including demonstrated excellence in supervising and/or mentoring others to success.
- A significant track record in education research, education scholarship and demonstrable evidence of impact on education theory and practice.
- In‑depth knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the higher education sector.
- A developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders.

Highly Regarded Experience

- Demonstrated experience embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and perspectives through culturally safe and respectful partnership.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and evaluating person‑centred curricula in nursing, health or higher education.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

EEO Statement

At the University of Sydney, we are committed to creating a community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and persons with disabilities. The University is a proud Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. For more information on our diversity and inclusion efforts, visit .

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