Associate Professor/ Professor and Head of Department

Job No.: 678138

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Monash University is seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the dual role of Associate Professor/ Professor and Head of Department – Occupational Therapy. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Australia's most respected departments in allied health education and research, with a budget responsibility of approximately $20 million and direct supervision of 8 staff.

As a Level D or E Professor, you will be recognised as an international leader in your discipline, with an outstanding track record in research, teaching, and engagement. You will foster excellence across the department, lead high-impact research, and champion innovative and inclusive education that prepares the next generation of occupational therapy professionals.

In your role as Head of Department, you will:

• Provide strategic and academic leadership aligned with Faculty and University priorities
• Drive excellence in teaching, research, and professional engagement
• Lead and support staff development, performance, and equitable workload distribution
• Build strong relationships across Monash and with national and international partners

You will bring:

• A doctoral qualification and standing as a leading authority in occupational therapy or a closely related field
• A strong track record in high-quality publications and competitive research funding
• A history of successful supervision of postgraduate research students
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum innovation
• Proven leadership in academic governance and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style

This continuing professorial appointment includes a renewable five-year term as Head of Department, providing the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a thriving department and make a meaningful contribution to health care and community wellbeing.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Terry Haines AM, Head of School, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, 9902 9409

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