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Professor of Nursing
and Chair of Discipline,
Faculty of Health
Candidate information
P rofe s s or of N urs i ng and C hai r o f Di s c i p l i n e 1
Southern Cross University
A message from the
Vice Chancellor
I am truly excited to introduce this opportunity to you and warmly welcome
your interest and application. Southern Cross University is a fantastic place
to work – young and vibrant, with a strong teaching and research profile
and a distinctive presence in the higher education marketplace.
Our orientation as an institution is to strive for excellence and impact in
everything we do. We strive to help our students unlock their talents to
the greatest possible extent, for the benefit of their careers and of the
communities around them.
We invest in research that contributes to the resolution of today’s most
challenging problems, both for application in the regions we serve and on
the global stage.
We face change and disruption with an eye on the opportunities that these
yield, and foster a culture of intelligent, entrepreneurial risk taking.
We see our location in some of Australia’s most desirable regions as a
source of strength and distinctiveness, and work hard to be a pillar of
capability, expertise and opportunity within our communities.
We value teamwork, energy, good humour and an orientation to achieve
results – and those who bring those attributes to the University.
I welcome your interest in this appointment and strongly encourage you to
consider your future as part of Southern Cross University.
Professor Tyrone Carlin
Vice Chancellor
Top 400 for Life Sciences, WORLD STANDARD OR ABOVE NUMBER 1 in Australia 5-STAR Student Support
Physical Sciences in 23 key research areas for overall international 5-STAR Learning Resources
Top 500 for Psychology, Education student support
and Social Sciences
Top 600 for Business and International Student
Economics Barometer 2018
P rofe s s or of N urs i ng and C hai r o f Di s c i p l i n e 1
Southern Cross University
Join an emerging leader
One of the top young universities in the world
Southern Cross is ranked in the top 100 universities in the
world under the age of 50 by the Times Higher Education
Young University rankings. A degree from Southern Cross is
recognised and valued around the world.
World class research and teaching
Fourteen areas of our research, including Nursing and
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, have been ranked
well above world standard. We achieved this ranking – the
highest possible – in the 2018 Commonwealth Government’s
Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation.
At Southern Cross University, you will be part of the dynamic
team showcasing the work of some of the best researchers
and academics in Australia and the world.
Innovative courses that respond to industry
demand
A range of innovative courses offer new opportunities to
Southern Cross students and enhance our reputation as a
market leader. From law to business, education and health
to the creative arts, our courses are continuously evolving to
meet the needs of industry and enable fulfilling careers for
our graduates.
Cutting-edge learning facilities
High-tech engineering and health laboratories, a flow-
through seawater facility at the National Marine Science
Centre, drone technology, recording studios, digital media
suites and analytical research equipment are just some of
our world-class facilities.
Lifestyle opportunities that are envied by the rest
of the world
Our campuses are located in areas of great natural beauty,
with beaches, rainforests and marine parks providing unique
environments for work, study and play.
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Southern Cross University
History
After commencing operation first as the Lismore
Teachers’ College, then as the Northern Rivers
College of Advanced Education, the institution
operated as a campus of the University of New
England between July 1989 and December 1993,
before being constituted under the ‘Southern Cross
University Act 1993’. The University celebrated its
25th anniversary in 2019.
University profile
Southern Cross University is a multi-campus
university on Australia’s east coast.
Our campuses are located in South East Queensland
adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport, and in New South
Wales at Lismore and in Coffs Harbour, where the
University’s National Marine Science Centre is
also located.
Branch campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and
Perth operate in collaboration with EduCo and
the University operates The Hotel School Sydney,
Melbourne and Brisbane in partnership with Mulpha
Australia.
Most undergraduate students are enrolled in
Commonwealth Government-supported places.
The University collaborates with other international
institutions in China, Japan and Papua New Guinea.
Student and staff snapshot
In 2020, the University had 20,119 students enrolled
(11,906 EFTSL*). The median age group is 25-29 years.
More than 4,000 international students from more
than 90 countries studied with us in 2020. There are
approximately 339 full-time equivalent academic
staff and 574 full-time equivalent professional staff.
* Equivalent full-time student load
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Southern Cross University
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Southern Cross University
Our campuses
Gold Coast campus Disciplines taught at Lismore include law, arts, social
science, education, marine and forest science and
Our Gold Coast campus located at Coolangatta, is just a
Indigenous knowledge, delivered from the Gnibi College
short walk to stunning beaches and is adjacent to the Gold
of Indigenous Australian Peoples.
Coast Airport.
The University’s research assets and strengths across all
The campus is spread across three contemporary
disciplines are headquartered in Lismore.
buildings that house dynamic learning spaces, health
science laboratories, lecture theatres with live video The campus includes a Learning Centre and library
broadcasting, computer labs and student lounges. complex, heated pool and gym, a Koala Hospital and lush
grounds with an abundance of wildlife.
More than 5,500 students study on campus at the
Gold Coast where a multitude of medical, leisure and Coffs Harbour campus
service industries in the area offer work and placement
The University is part of an education precinct in Coffs
opportunities for health, business and law students.
Harbour, co-located with TAFE NSW, a senior high school,
The University’s Digital Enterprise Lab at the Gold Coast
and the Coffs Harbour Innovation Hub. The University’s
allows students to participate in developing innovative IT
National Marine Science Centre is also located at Coffs
solutions to real-world problems.
Harbour on the shores of the Solitary Islands Marine Park,
Discipline-specific laboratories provide world-class a haven for marine science students.
facilities. The on-campus Health Clinic gives health
Discipline-specific facilities for nursing, midwifery and
sciences students the chance to develop their clinical
sports science include laboratories, a birthing suite
skills in a safe and supervised environment.
and advanced movement lab, where students learn
Other disciplines offered at the Gold Coast include law, and conduct tests relating to exercise physiology,
arts, business, psychology, engineering management, biomechanics and neuroscience.
social science, social welfare, and education.
A multi-million dollar health facility opened in late 2019,
Lismore campus enabling a new generation of occupational therapists,
exercise scientists, health practitioners and community
Our Lismore campus, in its beautiful rainforest setting, is a
workers to undertake their professional training.
creative hub for the music, media and visual arts degrees
for which it is renowned. Degrees in social welfare and occupational therapy, as
well as a pathway program for enrolled nurses to become
It is also home to state-of-the-art engineering and
registered nurses, are now available at Coffs Harbour.
environmental science facilities with laboratories for
activities as diverse as concrete stress testing and Other disciplines offered at Coffs Harbour include
hydraulic water flow modelling, 3D printing and interactive education and psychological science – rated number one
multimedia arts. in Australia for teaching quality and student support by the
Good Universities Guide 2019.
Our sports science, osteopathy and nursing facilities, where
students learn in specialist labs and simulated hospital
wards, are world class. Health students also gain clinical
experience in the on-campus Health Clinic.
A vibrant local tourism industry provides internship and
work opportunities for business and tourism students.
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Southern Cross University
About our regions
Lismore Gold Coast
Lismore is the business and government centre of the The Gold Coast is the sixth largest city in Australia,
Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. With a with a population of more than half a million people
population of approximately 45,000, Lismore enjoys all and strong tourism and urban development industries.
the amenities of a vibrant, regional city. A thriving arts It includes around 70 kilometres of beaches, tropical
community ensures a lively calendar of events, many rainforest hinterland and parklands. The Gold Coast is
of which celebrate the life of the region and its clean, renowned for hosting world standard events including
green, alternate lifestyle credentials. sport, music and major exhibitions.
The Traditional Custodians of the region are the It also hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Bundjalung Nation, and Southern Cross University is Throughout the Gold Coast and Tweed region there are
proud of the Indigenous programs it delivers through 38 high schools.
Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples.
Coffs Harbour
The City of Lismore is built on what was once known as
Coffs Harbour is the main regional centre of the Coffs
the Big Scrub – the largest single stand of subtropical
Coast, which stretches from Scotts Head in the south
rainforest in the world. In the 1840s cedar merchants
to Red Rock in the north and inland to the New England
and farmers pioneered white settlement and by the
National Park. The Traditional Custodians are the
late 1800s Lismore was the timber capital of Australia.
Gumbaynggirr Nation. During the 1950s the Coffs Coast
Today, Lismore’s industries include primary production
was considered the major banana-producing region of
such as dairy, coffee, macadamia nut farming and
Australia. The population of the region is about 73,000
cattle. Southern Cross University is one of the largest
and major industries include manufacturing, tourism
employers. There are 22 secondary schools in the
and primary production. The region is renowned as a
Northern Rivers region.
holiday destination with a pristine coastline including
30 beaches. There are 18 high schools located in the
greater Coffs region.
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Southern Cross University
Links of interest
tweed.nsw.gov.au
goldcoast.qld.gov.au
lismore.nsw.gov.au
coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au
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Southern Cross University
Our University
for the future
To be known as Australia’s Engaged
Our
University: where impact occurs, ideas
Vision matter,and careers are created.
We translate the challenges faced in the
Our backyard into solutions for the front yard,
Purpose as well as for the rest of the world.
Southern Cross University has a unique
point of difference.
Our
We stand for what matters: to students,
Ethos
to individuals, to the community and to
the world.
We will be known as the university of
Our the subtropics, transitions, and caring
Distinction for country.
Collegiality
Openness and respect Collaboration
Our and trust
Values Integrity
Honesty and ethical behaviour Drive and
accountability
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Southern Cross University
To become firmly established
Our
Goal among the top 50 young
universities in the world by 2026
By 2026, Southern Cross University will have
realised its potential; firmly establishing
itself among the top 50 young universities
in the world. Our institution will have a total
size of 20,000 Equivalent Full-Time Student
Enrolments (EFTSL). We do not seek this
growth for its own sake; but in recognition that
sustainable growth enables us to deliver our
purpose with greater impact.
At a glance 2020
Total number of students Online 8,038
Total (persons) 20,119 Offshore 621
Total (EFTSL) 11,906 International Students (persons) 4,149
Students (persons) by location Onshore 3,451
Lismore campus 2,157 Offshore 698
Gold Coast campus 5,592 Total Staff (FTE)* 914
Coffs Harbour campus 1,310 Academic Staff (FTE) 339
Other Australian locations 1,486 Professional Staff (FTE) 574
*The total FTE figure does not include Sessional or Casual FTE
Source: 2020 Government Student / Staff Submission
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Southern Cross UniversityOur Responsibility and Accountability
To ensure functional and accountable governance, University work units are organised around eight Executive
leads for key thematic areas of operations: Research, Students, Engagement, Finance, and Operations, Academic
Innovation, Academic Quality. Each has a portfolio work plan to align with the objectives, and ultimately deliver
the strategic goal.
University Council
Executive Deans
Vice Chancellor
Faculty of Business, Law and Arts – Robin Stonecash
Governance Services
HR Services Faculty of Education – Amy Cutter Mackenzie Knowles
SCU International Faculty of Health – Julie Jomeen
Gnibi College
Faculty of Science and Engineering – Nick Ashbolt
PVC Academic PVC Academic Deputy Vice Deputy Vice Vice President Vice President Vice President
Innovation Innovation Chancellor Chancellor Engagement Finance Finance
Erica Wilson Thomas Roche Research Students Ben Roche Travis Walker Allan Morris
Mary Spongberg Nan Bahr
Academic Academic Engagement Finance Operations
Portfolio Portfolio Research Students
Marketing, Financial Property
Centre for SCU College Research Student Media and Operations Services
Teaching and Funding and Support Communications
Planning, Financial Campus
Learning Management
Quality and Student Sponsorship Performance Services
Academic Review Graduate School Experience and Outreach
Student
Partnerships
Careers and Research Student Safety Student Administration
Employability Infrastructure and Wellbeing Recruitment Services
Research Centres Alumni and Technology
Advancement Services
Strategic Library Services
Projects
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Southern Cross UniversityOur Faculties and Colleges
Principal teaching areas
Southern Cross University delivers courses
through four Faculties and two Colleges:
y Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
scu.edu.au/business-law-and-arts
y Faculty of Education
scu.edu.au/education
y Faculty of Health
scu.edu.au/health
y Faculty of Science and Engineering
scu.edu.au/science-and-engineering
y SCU College
scucollege.scu.edu.au
y Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian
Peoples
scu.edu.au/gnibi
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Southern Cross UniversityWelcome from Executive Dean,
Faculty of Health
It is my pleasure to introduce Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health.
We’re here to deliver the healthcare workforce of the future and be part of the workforce
solutions for the region. Our goal is to improve health over the lifespan through the provision
of quality education and regional engagement, whilst working closely with and within our
health community. It is a time of tremendous change, not just with regard to higher education,
but also with regard to the healthcare industry. All governments are beginning to think about
and change how they provide healthcare to the populations they serve, with the key focus on
maintaining health and preventing illness.
Our Faculty offers a range of degrees across many disciplines, including nursing, midwifery
and the allied health areas of osteopathy, occupational therapy, exercise science, clinical
exercise physiology, podiatry, pedorthics, psychological science, speech pathology and
biomedical science. We also offer postgraduate coursework and research degrees as well as
continuing professional education programs.
Nursing is the largest component of the Faculty’s educational portfolio, and our graduates are
held in the highest esteem by employers.
The Professor and Chair of Discipline is a key member of the Faculty’s executive leadership
team, charged with building on the Faculty’s proud record of excellence in teaching and
research, creating a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, quality and performance. You
will have the opportunity to work within a university that is young, vibrant and aspirational,
with a strong teaching and research profile and a distinctive presence in the higher education
marketplace.
We are committed to advancing research-led teaching that equips our graduates with the
knowledge and skills to enter a rapidly changing workforce. The Faculty’s significant research
record is demonstrated by its achievement of outstanding performance in the Excellence
in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018 ratings, with the Nursing discipline achieving ERA 5
(well above world standard). Our research ambition is big and we aspire to influence global
healthcare, building on our strengths to generate new knowledge and to drive practice
forward into the future.
At the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University, we connect communities. We are deeply
committed to tackling the issues that are closest to home, and to training of the highest
standard for the professionals our communities need. Many of our students are embedded
in the communities in which they are being trained, and this will make a difference as to
how they contribute. At the same time, we realise our need to be globally relevant and to
contribute on the world stage.
To be part of this, we welcome your interest in this executive role and strongly encourage you
to consider your future as part of the Southern Cross University Health team.
Professor Julie Jomeen
Executive Dean of Health
Professor of Midwifery,
Faculty of Health
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Southern Cross UniversityFaculty of Health Position purpose
The Faculty of Health provides an exciting and The Professor of Nursing and Chair of Discipline is
innovative learning environment working with a senior member of the Faculty’s leadership team
individuals, families and communities in order to responsible for the academic leadership of the
meet their health needs and requirements. nursing discipline.
The Faculty is distinctive for its multidisciplinary The Chair of Discipline leads the development
understanding of client care, commitment to the of quality academic course materials and
prevention of disease and promotion of healthy assessments, and the continuous improvement of
lifestyles and working with Indigenous colleagues the program’s teaching and learning performance.
to develop culturally appropriate models of care.
The Chair of Discipline manages the discipline’s
The Faculty offers fields of study across a broad human resources, developing capabilities,
range of health-related professions including leading the workforce planning and performance
biomedical science, clinical exercise physiology, management, and building a successful and
diabetes education and management, midwifery, innovative staffing profile.
naturopathic medicine, nursing, occupational
Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Chair of
therapy, osteopathy, pedorthics, podiatry,
Discipline is a member of the Faculty leadership
psychology, speech pathology, social work, social
team which comprises the Executive Dean,
welfare, and sport and exercise science.
Associate Dean (Education), Associate Dean
In 2020, the Faculty of Health had over 6,000 (Research), Chair of Disciplines, and Faculty
enrolled students (persons). Of which, 1,979 Manager.
students were enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing
The appointee works in consultation with the Pro
and 240 in the popular post graduate courses, the
Vice Chancellor (Academic Innovation), Pro Vice
Diploma and Masters of Mental Health Nursing.
Chancellor (Academic Quality) and the Centre
Nursing as a discipline continues to experience for Teaching and Learning to enable the ongoing
strong growth, with 16% growth in the success of the discipline.
undergraduate program and 29% growth in post
Academic staff within the nursing discipline report
graduate programs for the 2021 year to date.
to the Chair of Discipline for performance review
and planning.
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Southern Cross UniversityKey accountabilities
In addition to the Academic Minimum Standards for Level E, key accountabilities include:
Teaching, learning and the student experience Research and scholarship of teaching
y Make a significant contribution to the y Provide leadership and undertake research
enhancement of teaching and learning and activities that align with the Faculty’s research
educational design and delivery, including profile and priorities.
undertaking activities and supporting the activities y Make a substantial contribution to the Faculty’s
of colleagues, in keeping with University policy, research profile through publications in high
procedure and guidelines. quality national and international journals, either as
y Provide expert input into specific units of teaching a sole author or in collaboration.
relevant to discipline and area of expertise. y Successfully apply for grant funding, either
y Provide leadership, relevant to level, in the area of independently or as part of a team.
teaching and learning. y Provide academic leadership to the research
y Drive enhancement and excellence in the student activities of colleagues. Mentor colleagues as
learning experience by: required, with a focus on early career researchers.
a learning-centred approach to education delivery; y Mentor colleagues as required, with a focus on
actively researching and engaging in the adoption early career researchers.
of emerging learning technology and platforms;
y Undertake research/scholarship activities that align
and providing flexible options across face-to-face,
with the Faculty’s profile and priorities.
blended and online modes.
y Undertake scholarly activity that informs
y Provide significant contribution to innovative
innovation in teaching practice and actively
curriculum development and teaching in relevant
contribute to curriculum design and development.
discipline areas and contribute to other Faculty
programs in curriculum development and teaching y Drive participation in HDR programs and supervise
as required. students.
y Actively engage and lead the scholarship y Engage in peer review and development activities.
of teaching through reflective practice and y Maintain currency in developments within
engagement in professional activities and other discipline area.
relevant programs to inform teaching activities.
y Contribute to course quality improvement
and teaching and learning excellence through
evaluation.
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Southern Cross UniversityService and engagement Chair of Discipline
y Work collaboratively with the other Faculties, y In liaison with the Associate Dean (Education)
Colleges and directorates to promote contribute to the strategic planning activities as
cohesiveness and University wide cooperation, in they relate to the area of discipline’s teaching and
alignment with the University’s strategy, mission learning objectives, including course and unit
and vision. offerings.
y Actively support the New Southern Cross model y In liaison with the Associate Dean (Research)
and promote high academic standards in all areas contribute to strategic research planning as they
of teaching, research and service. relate to the development and growth of Nursing,
y Form collaborations and networks with other support submission to ERA and implementation of
researchers nationally and internationally, the Faculty Research Strategy
enhancing the Faculty’s reputation for y In consultation with the Associate Deans, establish
interdisciplinarity and collaborative research. and maintain Key Performance Indicators for the
y Undertake relevant community and professional discipline.
engagement that support and enhance the y Interface with relevant regulatory frameworks and
University and Faculty’s profile and priorities. bodies, both internal and external to keep abreast
y Supervise undergraduate honours students as of changes and compliance requirements.
required. y In consultation with the Executive Dean and
y Mentor colleagues and promote a collaborative Associate Deans develop and recommend a
working environment. Encourage and support the staffing profile aimed at securing high quality
professional development of Faculty staff. learning and teaching, research and scholarly
outcomes.
y Undertake relevant administrative and services
roles and functions within the Faculty and y Supervise academic staff within the discipline, and
University as directed and agreed. undertake annual performance review processes.
y Actively and positively engage in committees, y In close consultation with Executive Dean manage
working parties or project groups as required. any arising performance management issues.
Provide or facilitate mentorship as required.
y Promote and role model the University’s values of
collegiality and integrity. y In consultation with the Executive Dean, allocate
staffing and undertake workload management.
Recommend workload and deployment for casual
staffing and manage the casual teaching budget
for the discipline area.
y In conjunction with the Associate Dean (Education)
and Executive Dean, manage student complaints
and grievances in accordance with University
policies.
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Southern Cross UniversitySelection criteria How to apply
1. A PhD in Nursing and current registration with Fisher Leadership have been engaged to assist in
the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation this recruitment process.
Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
(Division 1) (essential). For more information about the role, please
2. A successful record of academic leadership contact:
and/or administration including the ability to Andrew Norton, Managing Partner Fisher
lead innovation and inspire excellence amongst Leadership
colleagues. +61 1300 347 437 or
info@fisherleadership.com
3. Evidence of an established relevant national
and international research and/or scholarship To apply, please go to fisherleadership.com and
reputation as evidenced by publications, choose ‘APPLY ONLINE’ from the menu.
success in attracting competitive grants and
supervision of PhD students. Submit your cover letter and resume to
4. Demonstrated success leading accreditation Andrew Norton, Managing Partner,
processes, quality course development and a quoting reference SCUpcn0921.
strong track record of teaching excellence.
5. Outstanding commitment to education and
Applications close at 9:00am on Monday 11
training through demonstrated leadership
October 2021.
in guiding the development of others
On behalf of Southern Cross University and as part of the
and managing teams through intellectual application and appointment process, candidates may
leadership. be requested to undergo psychometric testing and give
6. Outstanding commitment to research and permission for verification of their tertiary qualifications
scholarship in Nursing through demonstrated and an Australian Federal Police check.
leadership, mentorship, capability and capacity
building at an individual and team level.
7. Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity
and a working knowledge of equity and WHS
principles in the workplace.
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Southern Cross UniversityLocations Gold Coast campus Southern Cross Drive Bilinga QLD 4225 Lismore campus Military Road East Lismore NSW 2480 Coffs Harbour campus Hogbin Drive Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 scu.edu.au CRICOS Provider: 01241G
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