EOI - National Deputy Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery (WA)) - Internal Only
Description
National Deputy Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery) – Internal Only
Full time, Level D or E
- Leadership opportunity (workload allocated)
- 2 year Fixed Term Contract
- Fremantle Campus
About the university
We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.
With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
About the office/school
The University’s largest School and one of Australia’s premier providers of nursing and midwifery education.
About the role
The National Deputy Head of School (WA) provides senior academic leadership and operational oversight for the School of Nursing and Midwifery, based at the Fremantle campus.
The role supports strategic leadership, governance and quality assurance across undergraduate and postgraduate programs within a national structure. You will contribute to academic excellence, workforce and change management, research performance, and a strong, collegial culture aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan.
This opportunity is suited to an experienced Level D or E Academic seeking to expand their leadership impact at a national level and gain exposure to Faculty and University-wide leadership and decision making. The role reports to has a close working partnership with the Dean and National Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery)
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Dean and National Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery) to provide senior academic and operational leadership across the national School.
- Lead and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate programs, ensuring curriculum quality and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (ANMAC, TEQSA).
- Oversee academic workforce planning, workload, resource allocation and contribution to budget sustainability.
- Contribute to strategic planning, growth initiatives and delivery of Faculty and University priorities.
- Strengthen research performance and culture through mentoring, collaboration and capability building.
- Lead people and culture initiatives, including performance development, succession planning and team engagement.
- Ensure quality assurance, risk management and continuous improvement across teaching, research and professional practice.
- Provide oversight of clinical placements and external partnerships, ensuring quality, compliance and strong stakeholder relationships.
- Represent the School internally and externally, enhancing reputation and sector engagement.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- A doctoral qualification in Nursing, Midwifery, or a related discipline
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- A sustained record of excellence in teaching and research
- Proven leadership experience in higher education, including staff and
program development
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an updated CV and a cover letter outlining their interest in the role, relevant experiences, how they would support and deputise for the HOS, contribute to the school and the University’s strategic goals (2-3 pages).
Applications closing date: 11 May 2026
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to
Prof. Benjamin Tan – Dean and National Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery) at [email protected] or,
Talent Acquisition - Janette Tam, [email protected]