THE OPPORTUNITY

• Salary: $160,000 per annum pro rata + 11.5% super + leave loading.
  
• Time Fraction: Full Time, 1.0 EFT.
  
• Location: Base campus – Moorabbin, travel to other campuses is required.
  
• WWCC: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
  
• Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Police Check.
  
• Position Status: Ongoing contract of appointment with a 6-month qualifying period.

Holmesglen Institute, in partnership with Healthscope, is seeking a Clinical Chair to lead and develop a sustainable nursing research program while promoting educational excellence. In this conjoint role, you will provide academic leadership, develop research strategies, and foster a culture of scholarly inquiry within both institutions. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of nursing education, research, and clinical practice through innovative approaches and cutting-edge simulation-based education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of nursing research programs at Holmesglen and Healthscope.
• Drive educational innovation, including the integration of simulation-based learning.
• Oversee the use of simulation facilities, supporting both educational and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain strong research partnerships nationally and internationally.
• Secure external research funding, mentor early career researchers, lead curriculum development and foster academic excellence in the faculty.
• Engage with key stakeholders to translate research into clinical practice improvements.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong leadership skills with extensive experience in the health and education sectors.
• Skilled in curriculum development and passionate about driving innovation in education, particularly through simulation-based methodologies.
• PhD or equivalent in a relevant area, along with a nursing degree.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build effective partnerships with industry, academia, and clinical teams.
• Highly organised, with strong strategic planning abilities and the capacity to lead complex initiatives.

ABOUT US

Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.

The Faculty of Health Science, Community & Social Studies (HSCSS) at Holmesglen provides a progressive, innovative, and supportive teaching environment with strong professional links and partnerships within the health, science, and community services sector. The faculty has three (3) Departments and offers courses from Certificate III through to degree courses in nursing, dental, health, aged care, disability, allied health, science, and a range of community services and justice courses.

Healthscope Hospitals is one of Australia’s largest private hospital operators, with 38 private hospitals in the portfolio that includes acute, mental health and rehabilitation hospitals.

Included within Healthscope’s 38 hospitals are the three hospitals managed on behalf of the Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA) Group in South Australia. The hospitals division is Healthscope’s largest operating division.

Healthscope have a strong belief in the provision of quality healthcare. Their innovative approach to quality has been locally and internationally recognised.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We provide our staff with:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexibility to achieve work life balance
• Opportunities for all

We commit to respond to every applicant.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

TO APPLY

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (located on the last page of the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.

Like to know more? Please contact Dr Gabrielle Koutoukidis, Dean of Faculty of Health Science, Community and Social Studies, on [email protected].

For application queries, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Associate Professor / Professor - Nursing Clinical Chair enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department on 03 9564 1530 and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.