Professor of Nursing

Acknowledgement of Country

Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to the Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Griffith University’s campuses are based on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Here, you can make it matter

Ranked in the top 2% of universities world-wide, Griffith is well known for its values, outstanding student experience, high impact research, commitment to social justice and a welcoming environment which values excellence, equity, diversity, and innovation. As Griffith approaches its 50th anniversary in 2025, we remain steadfast in being a leading university of influence and impact.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds, to apply. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can accelerate your career, search our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Professor Carolyn Evans, Vice Chancellor and President

What makes Griffith a great place to work?

At Griffith, you’ll find a community that is built on values.

Excellence

We believe excellence should have impact. It’s why we’re here. We strive for the highest possible standards in teaching and research, while ensuring we create positive effects for our communities.

Culture

Our people thrive in a culture of support and inclusivity, united by a shared purpose. We bring together exceptional thinkers from diverse disciplines to tackle the greatest challenges of our time.

Opportunity

Griffith was created to be a different kind of university. We’re proud of our past, but we understand that true progress comes from challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re excited for what we’re building next.

Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide

50000+ students, 4000+ staff, 200+ degree, 200000+ graduates

5 physical campuses and a growing digital campus

Highest rating well above world standard in 24 specific fields of research

At a glance

Ranked in the top 2% of universities globally

Range of subjects ranked in the world’s top 200

Research rated at world standard or above in more than 50 disciplines

Highly regarded as a young university, ranked in the top 50 under 50

Griffith Health

Griffith Health is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse health faculties, recognised for innovation and excellence in education and research. Comprising five schools, it is ranked Australia’s top university for Nursing and Midwifery (2025 Shanghai Global Ranking) and for overall experience in Pharmacy (2025 Good Universities Guide) and holds a five star QS rating for graduate employability. With strong industry and community partnerships, practice oriented programs and more than 2,000 clinical placements many linked to the Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith Health delivers high impact learning and research across south east Queensland.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery

The School of Nursing and Midwifery ranked Australia’s number one in the 2025 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, focuses on advancing nursing and midwifery practice through excellence in learning, teaching and research. The School of Nursing and Midwifery is dedicated to developing graduates with a strong, solution-focused approach who positively impact healthcare and the wider community. Its national and international reputation is built on innovative teaching, strong clinical practice integration and world class research. Through research, consultancy and ongoing education, the school supports the profession, the health system and broader society.

About the role

This role is ideal for a distinguished academic with a sustained, high-impact research program aligned with Australia’s national research priorities (NHMRC, MRFF, ARC), and a demonstrated record of securing competitive funding, publishing influential research, and supervising HDR candidates to completion.

You will be a recognised authority in Nursing, promoting excellence across research, teaching, engagement, and leadership. You will have achieved international recognition through original, innovative, and distinguished contributions to the field of nursing, which is demonstrated by sustained and excelled performance.

In this position you will:

Deliver a full spectrum of academic responsibilities, spanning research, learning, and teaching.
Conduct high-quality impactful research and generate competitive research funding.
Provide academic leadership ensuring consistently high-quality experiences and outcomes are achieved for higher degree research (HDR) candidates.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the community.
Champion a values-led, collaborative academic culture aligned with Griffith’s strategic priorities.

About you

You are an inspiring nursing academic with a vision for the future of the profession. Your excellent academic leadership skills should be coupled with a demonstrated track record of engagement with health services and communities and your ability to collaborate across the School, University and beyond.

You will have strong scholarship aligned to Australia’s national research priorities and a demonstrated track record of securing competitive funding, publishing influential research, and supervising HDR candidates to completion as well as a focus on fostering collaborative and productive community and industry partnerships.

Your pursuit of excellence in research, teaching and learning, engagement and collaborative academic leadership will be essential.

Position description

How to apply

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

For confidential enquiries and to request more information about the position please contact Robinson Fitzgerald Executive Search who are assisting with this recruitment: Kate Robinson quoting reference number RF0265 via +61 409 769 560 or krobinson@robinsonfitzgerald.com.au.

Applications should include:

full name, address, mobile and telephone number(s) and email address
nationality and citizenship
a full curriculum vitae
a cover letter articulating your vision for the Professor position while addressing your suitability for the role in accordance with the role’s key responsibilities (no more than 4 pages)
advise if you hold current nursing registration with APRA or eligibility to apply for registration
names and contact details of at least three potential referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

All applications must be submitted to Robinson Fitzgerald via the above email address by the closing date of Monday 22nd June.

Date of commencement

Please provide an indication of the earliest date on which you would be able to commence

Message from the Head of School

As Head of School, I’m delighted you’re considering joining the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Griffith University. We are a values-led community of who believe nursing and midwifery education, research and practice should translate into better healthcare, safer systems and healthier communities.

This Professor of Nursing appointment is a pivotal leadership role for our School. You will shape a program of research with real-world impact, mentor and graduate the next generation of researchers and clinician-leaders and help us deepen partnerships with health services—so our work makes a measurable difference where it matters most.

At our School, you’ll find colleagues who are generous collaborators and ambitious for excellence, with a commitment to high-quality research as well as teaching.

If you are driven by impact, curious about new possibilities for the profession, and excited to lead at a time of extraordinary change in healthcare, I encourage you to apply. I look forward to welcoming our next Professor of Nursing and to the contribution you will make to our School, our University, and the communities we serve.

Professor Ann Bonner

Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery

Our university

For almost 50 years, Griffith has been proudly doing things differently. Our people have challenged convention, adapting and innovating to pioneer solutions ahead of our time. Here, you’ll find high-impact research, outstanding student experiences and a genuine commitment to social justice, inclusivity and sustainability.

Ratings and rankings

Griffith ranks among the world's best universities.

Ranked in the top 2% of universities globally

Range of subjects ranked in the world’s top 200

Research rated at world standard or above in more than 50 disciplines

Highly regarded as a young university, ranked in the top 50 under 50

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

Griffith was created to be a different kind of university—one that challenges convention, adapts and innovates, creates bold new trends and pioneers solutions ahead of their time. Today, we are known for our high-impact research, outstanding student experience, commitment to social justice and our welcoming environment, and rank among the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide.

For over 40 years, we have been deeply connected to the Asia-Pacific, socially conscious and environmentally aware. We introduced Australia’s first degrees in a range of important areas, including modern Asian studies and environmental science, and we are a recognised leader in online education, having offered award-winning online programs for nearly 20 years.

We also understand that education isn’t static—on the contrary, we know that new forms of teaching and learning will be needed in future to help people build the skills necessary to thrive in uncertain times. That’s why our high-quality degrees are specifically designed to prepare students for the future, developed in consultation with industry, based on cutting-edge research, and taught by some of Australia’s most highly awarded teachers.

We’ve never lost sight of our progressive beginnings, and everything we do—from education to research and community engagement—is designed to not only meet but improve the new world our students, graduates and communities will encounter, and create a more just and equitable future for everyone.

Griffith places, spaces and communities

At Griffith, it’s not just about the work you do and how you do it—it’s also about where you’ll make your impact. Spanning three cities in South East Queensland, our campuses each offer a place for our people to connect and collaborate. From the city to the beach and the bush, you’ll find spectacular environments and vibrant lifestyles. We also have thriving digital spaces, allowing our staff and students to work together on and off campus.

Our campuses