Associate Professor (Chronic & Complex Care)

About the role

A full-time, ongoing Associate Professor (Academic Level D) position in Chronic & Complex Care at the Parramatta South campus of Western Sydney University's School of Nursing and Midwifery. The role leads chronic and complex care research, nurse-led clinical trials and nursing education through health service partnerships, with flexible working arrangements. Salary is $182,520 - $200,625 per year, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

Key responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in chronic and complex care, building the School's research capacity and national profile.
• Lead investigator-initiated, nurse-led clinical trials and pursue Category 1 research funding as Chief Investigator A.
• Deepen partnerships with health services across the Western Sydney region, using access to THRI and SPHERE to strengthen research translation and multi-site clinical research.
• Foster interdisciplinary research teams and networks across the University, health services and the wider nursing profession.
• Contribute to teaching and learning, including subject coordination in the Bachelor of Nursing, blended teaching, course and program development, supervision and mentoring.

Required profile

• 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.
• National leadership and experience advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in research and teaching.

Required skills

• Experience leading funded, multi-site, nursing-led clinical trials.
• Experience securing Category 1 research funding as Chief Investigator A.

What we offer

• Staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccination, Fitness Passport membership and discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare at several campuses, with possible discounts and salary packaging.

Applications are made only through the University's online recruitment system, which includes screening questions. The closing date is 6 November 2026. Appointment is subject to a Working with Children Check and proof of Australian working rights.