Associate Professor (Level D) Nursing

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of the largest of schools within the Heath Group and Griffith University. Our School has a strong international reputation (ranked #1 in Australia, #3 in the world, 2025 Shanghai academic subject ranking), and we are committed to the global development of nursing and midwifery practice, theory and research in positive and visionary ways.

As an Associate Professor (Level D) Nursing, you will contribute to excellence in teaching, research and academic leadership within the school, driving innovative education and impactful research that strengthens the nursing profession and improves health outcomes.

As an Associate Professor (Level D) Nursing you will;

• Lead and conduct high quality research that aligns with the School’s research strengths, attracts competitive funding, and delivers meaningful impact for healthcare policy, practice and communities.
• Teach and convene courses across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs, creating engaging, student-centred learning experiences that support student success and employability.
• Supervise and mentor Honours, Higher Degree Research (HDR) and postgraduate students, fostering research excellence and developing the next generation of nursing scholars and leaders.
• Provide academic leadership through program coordination and other leadership responsibilities, contributing to curriculum innovation, quality enhancement and the strategic direction of the School.
• Build and strengthen collaborations with academic, industry and healthcare partners to enhance research impact, support workforce development and elevate the School’s reputation nationally and internationally.

This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at either Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level D range $172,686 - $190,248 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $202,043 - $222,590 per annum.

Further to this salary package the School of Nursing and Midwifery are willing to support the right candidate with a range of additional benefits including:

• Start-up funds
• Relocation Support (if required)
• Visa Sponsorship (if required)