Associate Professor (Chronic & Complex Care)

• Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level D.
• Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $182,520 – $200,625 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead chronic and complex care research, nurse-led clinical trials and nursing education through health service partnerships.

The Opportunity

You will provide academic leadership in chronic and complex care, building the School’s research capacity and national profile. You will lead investigator-initiated, nurse-led clinical trials and pursue Category 1 research funding as Chief Investigator A.

You will deepen collaborative partnerships with health services across the Western Sydney region, drawing on access to THRI and SPHERE to strengthen research translation and multi-site clinical research. You will foster interdisciplinary research teams and networks across the University, health services and the wider nursing profession.

You will contribute to teaching and learning within the School’s new curriculum, including subject coordination in the Bachelor of Nursing. Through contemporary blended teaching, course and program development, supervision and mentoring, you will support educational quality across the School’s multi-campus workplace.

What Success Looks Like:

• Build the School’s capacity to undertake chronic and complex care research.
• Lead funded, multi-site, nursing-led clinical trials and research teams.
• Secure Category 1 research funding as Chief Investigator A.
• Strengthen mature and productive partnerships with health services.
• Contribute to contemporary teaching, curriculum renewal and subject coordination.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• 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.

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 C.Ferguson@westernsydney.edu.au. 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 talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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