Advance clinical research to improve patient outcomes and enhance healthcare delivery, in collaboration with Grampians Health.
- Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Ballarat Campus
- Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 5 years
- Academic Level D - $170,875 p.a. or Academic Level E - $219,498 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation
Position closing date: 28/06/2026
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role
The Associate Professor / Professor Nursing is a leadership position jointly appointed by Federation University and Grampians Health. You will collaborate with the Grampians Health Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer and other relevant stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in research.
The Associate Professor / Professor Nursing will be responsible for advancing clinical research to improve patient outcomes and enhance healthcare delivery by fostering collaborative research projects, mentoring emerging researchers and facilitating the translation of evidence-based findings into practice.
At Level D you will:
undertake research and/or translation activities;
build research capability and capacity across the workforce;
supervise students undertaking project units, honours courses and research higher degrees; and
make an outstanding contribution to research activity within the Institute of Health and Wellbeing, and Grampians Health.
At Level E you will:
provide research leadership in nursing and managerial decision-making;
undertake research of an international calibre and generate research income;
supervise research students at doctoral, masters and honours level; and
provide policy, strategic and planning advice regarding research activities.
About you
You will work as part of the institutes team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, research and professional experience and seek to embed long and short-term research strategies for the institute and Grampians Health within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem solver, who possesses initiative, innovation and a can-do attitude.
You will possess:
experience in research translation activities in healthcare;
experience in the provision of education and training;
skills in scientific writing and developing a growing recording of high-quality research publications; and
ability to apply for and attract funding for research.
All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please apply by Sunday, 28 June 2026
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria (#6-20) .
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