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Associate Professor - School of Health Sciences (South-Eastern Sydney Local Health District Collaboration)
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Associate Professor - School of Health Sciences (South-Eastern Sydney Local Health District Collaboration)
Job no: 540230
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Associate Professor
Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Academic Level D $193,354 + 17% super + annual leave loading
Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Associate Professor (Level D) will provide academic and research leadership within the School of Health Sciences, with a strong focus on advancing allied health research, education, and clinical translation. The role will contribute to the delivery and development of research teaching across a range of health professional disciplines, including Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy, Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology, and Physiotherapy. The position will support student learning through high-quality teaching, curriculum development, research supervision, and the coordination of research-focused learning experiences.
A key aspect of the role is the development and leadership of collaborative research initiatives with South-Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). An honorary allied health appointment with SESLHD will foster relationships and facilitate development of a strong research partnership across organisations. The Associate Professor will lead the growth of applied and translational research programs that align with health service priorities, support clinician-researcher development, and strengthen allied health research capability across both the University and health service sectors. The role will also contribute to the translation and implementation of evidence into clinical practice.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong and nationally recognised research profile, including success in attracting competitive research funding, publishing impactful research, and leading interdisciplinary collaborations. They will mentor higher degree research students, postdoctoral fellows, early-career academics, and clinicians, while fostering a strong research culture and supporting sustainable research partnerships between UNSW and SESLHD.
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As a senior academic within the School, the Associate Professor will contribute to leadership and governance activities across the School, Faculty, and University. The role requires collaboration with academic, clinical, and external stakeholders to advance teaching excellence, research impact, and strategic partnerships in allied health and health services research.
Some Key Skills Required
- A PhD in an allied health discipline (preference may be given to applicants with health science disciplines of dietetics, pharmacy, exercise physiology, or physiotherapy).
- Registration with AHPRA or accreditation with the relevant professional association.
- Significant track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and high national/international impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
- Experience in supervision of student research projects at a pre-entry (registration or accreditation) level.
- Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches and technologies, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
- Experience in collaborative research projects between health services/industry and university settings, including leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.
- Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits And Culture
UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- 10 days paid cultural leave per year
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
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How To Apply
To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered. For more information, refer to the Position Description available on JOBS@UNSW.
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter online before Sunday 23rd August at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, WWCC and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
A current Working with Children Check & Qualifications Check is a condition of employment essential for this position.
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UNSW is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 27 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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