Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy

Shape the Future of Occupational Therapy at La Trobe University

La Trobe University is seeking an exceptional Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy to join our School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport. Based at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, this Level D Teaching and Research position offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within a supportive and progressive environment.

About the Role
As an Associate Professor, you will:

• Lead curriculum development, design, and review to ensure excellence in teaching and learning.
• Drive innovative, high-impact research that contributes nationally and internationally to the discipline of Occupational Therapy.
• Secure external research funding and foster collaborations with industry partners.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise higher degree research students to build capability within the department.
• Represent La Trobe University at national and international levels, building our reputation as a leader in health and wellbeing education.

About You
To be successful, you will have:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline and a distinguished record of internationally recognised research.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching, curriculum development, and management.
• A strong track record of securing research funding and publishing impactful studies.
• Proven ability to build sustainable industry partnerships and mentor early-career researchers.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing team culture.

Why Join La Trobe University?
At La Trobe, we are committed to transforming lives and creating positive societal impact through education and research. We offer:

• A dynamic, collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities, including a new Clinical Teaching Building.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in an inclusive workplace.
• Stunning campus locations designed to inspire and connect.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Join us in shaping the next generation of occupational therapy professionals and driving impactful research that makes a difference.

Recruitment Enquires: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Closing date: Sunday 18 January

How to apply

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the position descriptionPosition description: PD Level-D-Teaching-and-Research.docx

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Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.