• Based at Barwon Health and Deakin’s Geelong, Waterfront Campus
• Full-time and fixed term (end 30 June 2030)
• Level E $212,427 + 17% Superannuation 

Are you ready to make a profound impact in midwifery research? We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to guide a cutting-edge Midwifery Research Program, developed in close collaboration with Barwon Health's Women’s and Children’s Services Leadership Team and the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer.

This pivotal role will give you the chance to shape the future of midwifery practice and innovation, ensuring that the program aligns with the Barwon Health Research Strategic Plan. Your expertise will drive transformative research that supports high-quality care and contributes to advancing the field.

If you’re passionate about pioneering research, developing strategic initiatives, and working with an incredible team to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As the Chair in Midwifery (Barwon Health), you will:

• Provide academic and professional leadership to clinical and academic staff and students at Barwon Health and Deakin University.
• Lead midwifery-focused research programs and develop inquiry-based research to enhance clinical practice.
• Promote quality, safe care for women and infants throughout the perinatal period.
• Drive improved healthcare outcomes through strategic research and clinical initiatives.
• Enhance professional recognition for Barwon Health, Deakin University, and the midwifery profession.

In a typical week, you will:

• Lead and plan the midwifery research program, prioritising research and education needs, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with Barwon Health and Deakin University's strategic priorities.
• Foster collaborations with academic institutions, healthcare providers, government agencies, and professional groups locally, nationally, and internationally to advance midwifery research and practice.
• Teach, mentor, and drive professional Development by contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, mentor junior staff and HDR students, and support career development for early to mid-career researchers.
• Drive high-quality, impactful midwifery research, secure funding, publish in reputable journals, and contribute to the advancement of midwifery research globally.
• Represent Barwon Health and Deakin University in various forums, advocate for the midwifery profession, and promote the Barwon Health-Deakin partnership as a centre of excellence in midwifery research.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• PhD in a relevant discipline with demonstrated academic leadership in midwifery.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with students, clinicians, health services, university colleagues, and the community.
• Experience in a mid to senior health service leadership role or current clinical practice (desirable).
• Proven teaching expertise at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with internationally recognized research and significant domestic/international research linkages.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Nikki Phillips, Dean of Nursing & Midwifery via email, nikki.phillips@deakin.edu.au  

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Chair in Midwifery (Barwon Health).pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 10th June.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.