Job Description:

About the position

La Trobe University is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic leader as Professor of Allied Health Research in a joint role with Austin Health.

This five-year, fixed-term appointment represents a strategic partnership between La Trobe University and Austin Health to advance world-leading translational allied health research. The position will play a critical leadership role in strengthening research capability, fostering innovation, and delivering impact for patients, clinicians, and communities.

The successful candidate will be employed by La Trobe University and primarily based at Austin Health, working across both organisations to build research capacity and drive collaboration.

Key responsibilities

The Professor will provide strategic leadership and deliver high-impact research aligned to the priorities of both organisations. Specifically, the role will:

· Conduct and lead internationally recognised research, in an area that is clinically relevant to Austin Health, including securing competitive grant funding and producing high-quality publications

· Build research capacity and capability among allied health clinicians, including mentoring, training and HDR supervision

· Strengthen collaborative research partnerships between Austin Health and La Trobe University

· Drive the translation of research into practice, delivering measurable improvements in patient care and service delivery

· Contribute to the governance and leadership of allied health research across both organisations

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

· A PhD and a distinguished, internationally recognised research track record in an allied health discipline

· An outstanding record of research publications and competitive grant success

· Proven leadership in building research teams and mentoring researchers

· A strong record of HDR supervision to completion

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders including industry, health services and academic partners

· An established national and international reputation in your field

About the partnership

This role is jointly funded by La Trobe University and Austin Health and supports a shared commitment to:

· Advancing translational allied health research

· Embedding research in clinical practice

· Delivering improved outcomes for patients and health systems

Details of the appointment

· Level: Academic Level E (Research Only)

· Employment type: Full-time (minimum 0.8 FTE), fixed term

· Duration: 5 years (1 July 2026 – 30 June 2031) or from date of commencement

· Location: Primarily based at Austin Health, with engagement at La Trobe University, Bundoora

· Employer: La Trobe University

Why La Trobe and Austin Health?

This is a unique opportunity to join a strategic university–health service partnership and shape the future of allied health research. You will work within a collaborative, high-performing environment that values innovation, interdisciplinary research, and real-world impact.

Position Description below:
PD - LTU Austin Level-E-Research-Only (2).docx

How to apply

Please submit:

· A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria

· A current curriculum vitae

· A statement outlining your vision for advancing allied health research in a university–health partnership context

Closing Date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 16 August

Position Enquiries: Associate Dean Jodie McClelland E.[email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Senior Talent Partner [email protected]

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

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

· An up-to-date resume; and

· cover letter

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.

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Our commitment to safety

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.

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National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability.

Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.

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Why La Trobe

Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.

Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics.

Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future.