• Full-Time, Ongoing Position
• Remuneration: $190,689 to $209,441 p.a.
• Campbelltown Campus

About Western

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 14 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. 

About the School

The School of Health Sciences is educating tomorrows graduates in an environment that is contemporary, challenging, and adaptive to a rapidly evolving world. Our teaching programs are intrinsically interdisciplinary, and cover a broad range of professional and other disciplines in the clinical and non-clinical health sciences, and in sport-related disciplines. These areas are underpinned by a strong focus on research and research led teaching, and involves partnerships with a range of external organisations. Our programs include undergraduate degrees, Honours degrees, coursework Masters programs, and higher degree research programs (Masters and PhD).

The School of Health Sciences leads research to advance fundamental; knowledge, enhance professional practice, and to contribute to the broader development of our region, Australia, and internationally in the areas of health, sport, and exercise sciences.

About You and the Role – Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and innovative scholar to take on a role at the level of Associate Professor (Level D). 

You will have strong leadership experience and capability and potential to lead our physiotherapy program.

You will have expertise and experience in broad areas of physiotherapy education and will have experience in one or more sub-discipline areas of physiotherapy.  

You will be involved in a range of academic activities including the further development, implementation, and teaching of the Physiotherapy program and will be expected to conduct research (including gaining nationally recognised research grants) and supervise undergraduate (Honours) and postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students in your area of expertise. 

The position is based at the Campbelltown campus however multi-campus activities requiring travel between campuses and clinical sites may be required.

Benefits and Perks

• 17% superannuation contributions
• Inclusive culture
• Access to a range of employee benefits including salary packaging options and a variety of savings and discounts on a range of goods and services

Remuneration Package:

Academic Level D - $190,689 to $209,441 p.a., (comprising Salary of $161,573 to $177,601 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

For further information on this position, please refer to the attached Candidate Brief via the link below.   

Position Enquiries: Professor Gregory Kolt, Dean, School of Health Sciences, email g.kolt@westernsydney.edu.au or +61 2 4620 3747

Recruitment Enquiries: The Recruitment Team can be contacted 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday via email recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au 

Closing Date: 8:30pm AEST, Tuesday 20 June 2023

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.