About the job
We are seeking exceptional midwifery leaders for a prestigious joint appointment as Associate Professor / Professor of Midwifery (Level D/E). This role is ideal for an esteemed academic and clinician dedicated to enhancing midwifery research and education through robust clinical-academic partnerships.
The successful candidate will exhibit strategic leadership across Griffith University and Gold Coast Health, promoting excellence in research, teaching, policy development, and clinical practice. You will collaborate closely with midwifery, nursing, and medical leaders, as well as researchers, staff, and students, to achieve exceptional outcomes that directly impact care delivery.
As a joint appointee, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing senior academic and clinical leadership in midwifery research, scholarship, and clinical practice across both organizations.
- Leading and conducting internationally recognized, externally funded research that advances midwifery knowledge and enhances health outcomes.
- Translating research findings into evidence-based clinical practices, policy development, and the enhancement of workforce capabilities.
- Strengthening collaborative research partnerships among clinicians, academics, and external stakeholders.
- Contributing to the teaching and supervision of undergraduate, honours, and higher degree research students.
- Maintaining a strong clinical presence, influencing practice within multidisciplinary teams at Gold Coast Health and Hospital Services.
- Supporting the strategic objectives of both Griffith University and Gold Coast Health.
- Ensuring compliance with research ethics, governance, health and safety, and professional standards.
This role carries significant responsibility in shaping the future of midwifery research, education, and practice at both local and international levels.
What We Offer:
This is a fixed-term, five-year appointment, jointly funded and supported by Griffith University and Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
Salary Range:
The full-time base salary for an Associate Professor (Level D) is between $167,008 and $183,992 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package for Level D ranges from $195,399 to $215,270 per annum.
The full-time base salary for a Professor (Level E) is $215,130 per annum, plus 17% superannuation, resulting in a total FTE package of $251,702 per annum.

