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Australia, Joondalup


	SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
	JOONDALUP CAMPUS
	$113,918 to $134,596 PA (ALEVB) 
	ONGOING, FULL-TIME


Overview

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is at the cutting edge of nurse education and research through the provision of innovative, high-quality education and translational research that makes a difference in the lives of people in our communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of communities for today and future generations by educating aspiring/ transformational nursing and midwifery leaders through a lens of humanitarian principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion.

The School is rated number 1 in WA public universities and number 2 in Australia for nursing (Undergraduate Overall Educational Experience, Good Universities Guide 2023). It graduates the most registered nurses in Western Australia and provides a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs of study that prepare students for positions in the nursing and midwifery professions.  

The School has two centres of research: Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services 

Research (CNMHSR) and the Centre for Research in Aged Care (CRAC). Both CNMHSR and CRAC share a common mission to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and society through evidence-based innovations in nursing and midwifery practice. Our research is world-leading, with our work being cited 1 ½ times more than the word average. The research we do is in collaboration with our well-established healthcare partnerships, and we create opportunities to share, learn, mentor, create, and promote top-quality nursing and midwifery knowledge to improve care worldwide.

We seek an experienced academic with a passion for innovation in learning and teaching and a sustained track record of research to join our energetic, forward-thinking team on our Joondalup Campus in Perth, Western Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse academic to make a difference at ECU through innovation in teaching, learning and research.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with extensive paediatric experience, have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and have the following experience:


	Would possess a PhD or significant progress towards a PhD; 
	Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; 
	Ability to apply contemporary approaches to the design, development and coordination of teaching and learning activities in online and on campus delivery modes;
	Will have completed qualifications in paediatrics, and can demonstrate educational experience within a tertiary or clinical practice setting; and
	Will have a sustained track record of research related activities within a tertiary education or clinical practice setting.


Formal mentorship will be provided to the successful applicant. 

You will also be required to demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

The School acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples’ continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. 

At ECU we are committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to ensure we have a workforce that reflects our communities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full-time, ongoing position attracts a salary of between $113,918 to $134,596 PA (ALEVB) plus 17% superannuation. 

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities.

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to email Dr. Di Bloxsome, Associate Dean Midwifery on d.bloxsome@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Closing Date

Applications close Sunday 17 November 2025 at 11:30 pm AWST.  

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your current CV and statement addressing the dot points above and referencing the Selection Criteria for your relevant level.

Open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.


Australia, Perth

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
$113,918 TO $134,596 PA PRO-RATA (ALEVB)
FIXED TERM (2 YEARS), PART TIME (0.8FTE)  
The successful candidate has opportunity to choose whether they are located from either regional SOUTH WEST or Perth’s metropolitan JOONDALUP and MT LAWLEY campuses

About us

The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) at Edith Cowan University exists to advance social justice in the world and to improve the quality of life for all. We seek to achieve more equal and positive social relations; to foster the realisation of individual human potential; and to enable diverse creative expression. Our research is committed to creating new and more positive conditions for human achievement and social change. The seven priority concerns for SAH are care, climate change, decolonisation, digital futures, intersectional inclusion, global transformation, and storytelling.  

Our Climate Justice research community undertakes feminist participatory action research alongside First Nations communities, people with Lived Experience and civil society organisations. This program is embedded in ECU’s Strategic Research Centre for People, Place and Planet (CPPP). The CPPP aims to reconnect people, ecosystems, and place-based knowledges for universal well-being. The CPPP mission is to conduct transdisciplinary research using participatory methodologies in the context of global environmental change. CPPP research and action is co-designed with Indigenous knowledge holders to transform human-environment relations through place-based, just and collaborative processes.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to take a leading role in the development and management of our feminist participatory action research for climate justice. 

A key project focuses on enhancing climate justice and disaster resilience in the Western Australian community services sector. This project is a partnership between Edith Cowan University, WA community service organisations (CSOs), Aboriginal Traditional Owners and people with Lived Experience. Collectively, we are developing an online Climate Justice and Resilience Toolkit for the WA community service sector. This Toolkit will provide publicly available resources and tools to support CSOs to embed climate justice and disaster resilience in their operations, policies, programs and practices. As a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow within this project, you will work alongside CSOs to develop, implement, document and analyse strategies for climate justice and disaster resilience within the organisations. You will work closely with the project’s Aboriginal Steering Group, Lived Experience Advisory Group, Stakeholder Committee and academic team.

You will also contribute to the development of other community-based projects for research and action in climate justice.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage. 

Responsibilities


	Facilitate participatory action research with community service organisations about climate justice and disaster resilience
	Collaborate with community and academic partners to develop and manage projects in climate justice
	Write grant applications to secure funding for new initiatives
	Co-author manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
	Conduct comprehensive qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis
	Perform additional duties as required to support the team’s goals


Requirements


	PhD in an appropriate discipline
	Proven experience in participatory action research, preferably research that is feminist, anti-colonial, and place-based and particularly in the climate justice field
	Knowledge of climate change in WA, the relationship between climate change and social justice, and the community services sector
	Demonstrated experience of working collectively with Aboriginal communities and/or diverse peoples with Lived Experience, including appropriate protocols for engagement
	Excellent writing skills with a track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
	Demonstrated capacity to secure research funding
	Excellent analytical skills with experience in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis
	Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences and translate research to address the needs and priorities for communities and/or organisations
	Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a transdisciplinary team and with external community partners, and in building relationships with diverse groups of people


Benefits & Remuneration

This part time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $113,918 to $134,596 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to email Dr Naomi Godden at n.godden@ecu.edu.au for more information. 

How to Apply

Please upload your resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role with reference to the requirements listed in this advertisement.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Monday 25 November at 11:30pm AWST. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.


Australia, Mount Lawley

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS (WAAPA)
$80,938 to $108,498 pa (ALEVA) or $113,918 to 134,596 pa (ALEVB) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS 
ONGOING, FULL-TIME

We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, creative and experienced theatre artist to take on the exciting role of Lecturer (Aboriginal Performance). As a leader of WAAPA’s renowned Aboriginal Performance program, you will have the opportunity to shape the next wave of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers and performers.

This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Overview

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is recognised as one of the world’s top performing arts institutions, offering an extensive range of training across dance, acting, music theatre, production and design, and music. Exciting changes are ahead for WAAPA, as we prepare to relocate in 2026 to a brand-new, state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Perth. This world-class facility will feature cutting-edge resources, including a dedicated studio for Aboriginal Performance, providing an exceptional environment to inspire, create, and innovate like never before.

WAAPA’s renowned Aboriginal Performance program has been shaping the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for over 20 years. This one-year, full-time VET Certificate IV in ‘Aboriginal Performance’ attracts aspiring performers from across Australia, offering a culturally vibrant and supportive environment.

Graduates of this program have forged successful careers in theatre, film, and television as actors, writers, and directors, with many securing spots in prestigious Bachelor programs at WAAPA, NIDA, and VCA. The course is open to students of all ages and experience levels, helping them develop their skills and unlock their creative potential.

The Role

In this role, you will bring your skills and experience in teaching acting to guide students through a comprehensive training program that prepares them for theatre and screen work. You’ll direct both in-class projects and public productions, providing hands-on, real-world experience. Your expertise in the performing arts industry will ensure that the course reflects best practices, while your ability to work with diverse age groups and experience levels will be key to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Key Criteria


	A completed Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or the ability to complete the Certificate IV in Training & Assessment by January 2025. Other relevant tertiary qualifications are beneficial but not required.
	A proven track-record as a teacher or actor-trainer in a formal educational setting.
	Demonstrated capacity to develop, coordinate and review teaching curriculum in acting and performance at a tertiary level in relation to VET best practice.
	Demonstrated experience in working efficiently and confidently with teaching-related administration such as curriculum documentation, Canvas or similar learning and teaching technology, assessment management, or producing creative projects with young artists.
	Evidenced experience as a practitioner in the local or national industry.
	Demonstrated capacity to engage with the performing arts sector locally and nationally to enhance the quality of the student experience.
	Demonstrated ability to draw on lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to enrich curriculum and engage meaningfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ensuring culturally respectful and authentic contributions to teaching and learning.
	Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.


Benefits & Remuneration

This full time, ongoing position attracts a remuneration of $80,938 to $108,498 pa (ALEVA) or $113,918 to $134,596pa (ALEVB) plus 17% superannuation. Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.


	ECU has a supportive and vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network
	Supportive work/life balance including ability to negotiate flexible working arrangements
	WAAPA has an Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity working group dedicated to ongoing improvement in inclusive practice at the institution.
	WAAPA’s anti-racism statement is available here.
	Award-winning Health and Wellness Program, with an extensive range of staff benefits


For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact 

Interest applicants are welcome to contact Laura Clarke (Operations Manager) on l.clarke@ecu.edu.au

How to Apply

Please upload your CV along with a statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing how you meet the Key Criteria (listed above).

Closing Date

Applications close on Sunday, 15 December 2024 at 11:30pm AWST.

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$113,918 TO $134,596pa (ALEVB)
JOONDALUP CAMPUS 
FULL-TIME, FIXED TERM 

Overview
The Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute at Edith Cowan University is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to help drive our injury prevention research in tactical populations. Specifically, this full-time post-doctoral research fellow role will manage the “Co-designing a program to prevent injuries and improve performance in Australian Police Force recruits” project, funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council, Western Australian Department of Health, and Western Australia Police Force. 

The Police Force is essential to society, yet one-in-twenty recruits drop out due to injury. This drop-out rate has substantial economic and workforce ramifications. We have demonstrated that one-in-five recruits suffer an injury causing time-loss from work. This project, spanning 5-years from January 2025, will involve the (i) injury prevention program development (ii) program implementation and (iii) program implementation evaluation. 

The primary role of the project manager will include project oversight, including but not limited to human research ethics applications, risk management procedures, managing industry collaboration, managing consumer and stakeholder engagement, data collection, data management and manuscript preparation. The project manager will be supported by an experienced research team, with a focus on mentoring and developing the research fellow.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $113,918 to $134,596pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to email Dr Myles Murphy at m.murphy@ecu.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities in the Selection Criteria.  

Closing Date:

Applications close on Thursday 19 December 2024 at 11:30pm AWST. Please note, shortlisting and interviews will be held in the new year. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.



	SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
	JOONDALUP CAMPUS
	$113,918 to $134,596 PA (ALEVB) 
	ONGOING, FULL-TIME


Overview

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is at the cutting-edge of nurse education and research, through the provision of innovative, high-quality education and translational research that makes a difference to the lives of people in our communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of communities for today and future generations by educating aspiring/ transformational nursing and midwifery leaders through a lens of humanitarian principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion.

The School rated number 1 in WA public universities and number 2 in Australia for nursing (Undergraduate Overall Educational Experience, Good Universities Guide 2023) and graduates the most registered nurses in Western Australia, as well as providing a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs of study which prepare students for positions in the nursing and midwifery professions.  

The School has two centres of research: Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services 

Research (CNMHSR) and the Centre for Research in Aged Care (CRAC). Both CNMHSR and CRAC share a common mission to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and society through evidence-based innovations in nursing and midwifery practice. Our research is world leading, with our work being cited 1 ½ times more than the word average. The research we do is in collaboration with our well-established health care partnerships and we create opportunities to share, learn, mentor, create, and promote top-quality nursing and midwifery knowledge to improve care worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced academic with a passion for innovation in learning and teaching and a sustained track record of research to join our energetic, forward-thinking team on our Joondalup Campus located in Perth, Western Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse academic to make a difference at ECU through innovation in teaching, learning and research.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse, have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and have the following experience:


	Would possess a PhD or significant progress towards a PhD; 
	Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; 
	Ability to apply contemporary approaches to the design, development and coordination of teaching and learning activities in online and on campus delivery modes;
	Will have completed qualifications in education and/or can demonstrate educational experience within a tertiary or clinical practice setting; and
	Will have a sustained track record of research related activities within a tertiary education or clinical practice setting.


Formal mentorship will be provided to the successful applicant. 

You will also be required to demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

The School acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples’ continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. 

At ECU we are committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to ensure we have a workforce that reflects our communities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full-time, ongoing position attracts a salary of between $113,918 to $134,596 PA (ALEVB) plus 17% superannuation.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities.

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to call Dr. Martin Hopkins, Associate Dean Nursing on (08) 6304 3241 or via martin.hopkins@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Closing Date

Applications close Sunday 17 November 2024 at 11:30 pm AWST.  

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your current CV and statement addressing the dot points above and referencing the Selection Criteria for your relevant level.

Open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.


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