Associate Professor (Chronic & Complex Care)

Benefits

• We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.
• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
• Application Details
• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Caleb Ferguson, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1932W.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 6 November 2026.
• Checks: Appointment to this position is subject to a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW).
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.
• Belonging at Western
• We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western

Qualifications

• A PhD in a relevant discipline and a strong record of research leadership.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with Australian clinical experience.
• Teaching and research expertise in chronic and complex care.
• Experience leading funded, multi-site, nursing-led clinical trials.
• Demonstrated national leadership and experience advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in research and teaching.