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Head of School and Dean, Nursing and Midwifery UniSQ is a bold, ambitious, and deeply community-connected institution leading the transformation of regional Australia through education, research, and innovation where student-centred learning meets worldclass research with realworld impact. The School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of five Schools reporting directly to the Deputy ViceChairman (Academic and Research) . The School offers a diverse and comprehensive suite of programs, including the Bachelor of Nursing, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, and a range of postgraduate specialisations spanning Advanced Practice, Clinical Education, Gerontology, Rural and Remote Health, and Leadership and Management. These programs are central to UniSQs commitment to developing a highly skilled, adaptable and futureready nursing and midwifery workforce that meets the needs of communities and health systems. UniSQ is seeking an outstanding person to provide vision and leadership as Head of School and Dean, Nursing and Midwifery . This role will have responsibility for advancing teaching and education scholarship, and innovation, the future development of research excellence, and evidencebased practice with a strong connectivity to community and the health services. Responsibilities The successful candidate will foster a collaborative and productive research environment through industry partnerships, health service collaborations, grants, publications, and research higher degree graduates. The role will work closely with the Schools academic team and health profession regulators to ensure curriculum is innovatively progressing nursing and midwifery practice, with a strong focus on student experience. The position can be based in either Ipswich or Toowoomba. We are seeking an inspiring nursing and/or midwifery academic leader with a strategic vision for the future of nursing and midwifery education and research. 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 University. Qualifications Current Nursing registration and/or eligibility is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr