Frank Donnelly

Frank Donnelly is currently serving as a Professor of Nursing at Murdoch University since January 2025. Prior to this role, Frank held various positions, including CEDA Trustee from June 2022 to January 2025 and Dean and Head of School at The University of Adelaide from October 2019 to January 2025. In earlier roles at The University of Adelaide from 2005 to October 2019, Frank was an Innovation Lead and Lecturer. Frank has a robust clinical background as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care at the Royal Adelaide Hospital from March 1995 to June 2005. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Adelaide, a Diploma of Management from Proteus Leadership, a Master of Nursing Science, and a Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing, alongside a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of South Australia.