• Key senior academic position in Swinburne’s health team
• Ongoing full-time position at Hawthorn
• Academic Level D or E plus 17% superannuation

About the Role

The profession of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University is undergoing a renaissance. Since the successful course development and implementation, with first cohort graduating in 2021, the course is going from strength to strength. As the physiotherapy course and School of Health Sciences develop their identity into the future, we seek an experienced educator and researcher to guide the discipline. This is an exciting time to be part of the health team at Swinburne!

Our Horizon 2025 strategy is based on the vision “People and technology working together to build a better world”. Health, and in particular, physiotherapy is an integral part of this vision. Due to continued growth and demand, we are expanding our health offerings, and currently seeking a Professor or Associate Professor of Physiotherapy, who will be focused on providing strong and energetic leadership in education, research, and other professional activities in the Department of Nursing and Allied Health, within the School of Health Science at Swinburne University.

The Professor or Associate Professor will possess a passion to lead, innovate and embrace diversity to enrich the opportunities of colleagues and students in the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses. They will function as a member of both discipline-based and interdisciplinary teams to help the school and university to take the necessary big strides to reach our moonshots, that underpin our strategic framework.

If you are looking towards an exciting opportunity to be part of developing the protocol of global best practice, providing technical solutions and creating graduates who are ready to take or create roles in the future world of work defined by technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, this role is for you.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will have:

• A doctoral qualification in Physiotherapy or a closely related discipline and be an AHPRA registered Physiotherapist.
• A strong national and international reputation with a demonstrated track record in research and publications to a high level in areas related to Physiotherapy/science.
• Extensive experience in undertaking teaching, associated administrative duties, coordination and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated academic leadership ability.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.

For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click apply or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

For further information, please contact Prof Rachael McDonald, Chair of the Department of Nursing and Allied Health , on (03) 9214 5199 or rachaelmcdonald@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Friday, 8 July 2022 at 5 pm

Diversity and Inclusion

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Assistance and Support

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au

For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Vaccination Requirements

Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

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