At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative nursing and midwifery education and workforce development initiatives.
- Company: Flinders University and Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, committed to community health.
- Benefits: Generous salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a vibrant campus with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare education and workforce in South Australia.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant field and experience in nursing/midwifery education and leadership.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The successful candidate will be appointed to either the Level D or Level E position. Please indicate on your application documents which position(s) you would like to be considered for. This position will have a formal presence across SALHN and Flinders University (CHE).
About Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN)
SALHN has clarified its priorities in The Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Our primary goal is to deliver the best possible health outcomes for the South Australian community through effective leadership and initiatives that support and promote excellence in professional practice.
About the College of Health and Enablement (CHE)
At the College of Health and Enablement, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience.
Academic staff design and deliver activities that develop high-quality graduates and advance the nursing and midwifery disciplines. These efforts align with Flinders University's Agenda 2035, which outlines the institution's priorities, strategies and key performance indicators.
About the Positions
CHE in partnership with SALHN is seeking an exceptional academic leader for this distinguished professorial appointment, where you will be responsible for fostering a high-performance culture that supports strategic priorities and delivers outstanding outcomes for patients, consumers, and the healthcare workforce.
You will also have the unique opportunity to:
- Collaborate as an equal member of SALHN and CHE leadership teams and committees to strengthen academic-health service partnerships.
- Work collaboratively with the Nursing and Midwifery Community of Practice and relevant SALHN committees.
- Contribute to relevant education and workforce development activities at SAHLN and Flinders University.
- Guide and enact clinical governance, and foster sustainable internal and external partnerships.
- Lead, supervise and participate in high performing multi-disciplinary teams.
About You (Level D)
You are an experienced nursing and/or midwifery clinician and educator who champions a student-centred learning approach. You will also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Completion of a PhD, or other relevant qualification.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Evidence of educational leadership relevant to workforce development.
- An established national reputation in scholarship or research.
About You (Level E)
You are an accomplished and respected nursing and/or midwifery leader with a distinguished record of achievement. You will also bring:
- Completion of a PhD, or other relevant qualification.
- Significant experience in education and workforce methodology.
- An established international reputation in scholarship/research.
Life at Flinders
- Generous 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options.
- Genuine flexible working arrangements.
- Wide range of professional development activities.
- Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide for research.
- Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services.
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration. It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check.
SA: Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applications to be submitted before 10:00pm (ACDT) 20/08/2026.
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