Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

Job Description

• Full-time, Ongoing appointment at Academic Level D.
• Based at Campbelltown Campus with flexible working options.
• $179,822 to $197,660 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading. 

Shape the future of Occupational Therapy through leadership in research, teaching and engagement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an innovative and collaborative Associate Professor to join our Occupational Therapy team within the School of Health Sciences. They will have responsibilities across undergraduate teaching and research leadership. You will bring expertise and academic leadership in one or more of the relevant areas of occupational therapy practice listed below:

• Disability services across the lifespan
• Mental health
• Rehabilitation and aged care

More about the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | Western Sydney University and Allied Health research and facilities is available via the links.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure research funding and lead impactful research
• Deliver engaging, evidence-based, high-quality teaching
• Lead curriculum development in occupational therapy
• Attract, supervise, and mentor higher degree research students toward timely completion
• Build strong internal and external partnerships to serve the academic community and public

What Success Looks Like:

• Maintain a national and international reputation for academic excellence in Occupational Therapy.
• Deliver high-quality blended units, learning experiences and assessments at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Lead and mentor colleagues, shaping best practice in teaching, curriculum design and professional development.
• Build interdisciplinary and industry partnerships that support research, learning and community outcomes.
• Secure competitive research funding and supervise high-quality postgraduate research projects.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A PhD in a field relevant to Occupational Therapy, along with recognised Occupational Therapy qualifications and AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated research leadership and track record with demonstrated impact in practice, education, and/or policy
• Proven capacity to supervise higher degree research students to timely competition and mentor early career academics
• Evidence of delivering high-quality, innovative learning experiences, including through online, simulation and contemporary teaching approaches
• Expertise in curriculum development, with the ability to contribute across key areas such as disability, mental health, and rehabilitation or aged care
• Strong communication, collaboration, and partnership-building skills with the ability to work effectively in teams
• A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement is required for this role.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Head of Discipline, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry Kristy Coxon [email protected] Please include the job reference code REF1014J 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 02 October 2026.
• Working Rights: Employer Visa sponsorship will be provided if required.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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