Associate Professor (Occupational Therapy)
Description
Associate Professor (Occupational Therapy), School of Health Sciences
Sydney Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract
- Rewarding opportunity
- Collaborative environment offering career development
- $170,917 pa (level D) + 14.5% superannuation
About the university
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
About the school
The School of Health Sciences offers an extensive range of quality accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to engage students from learning opportunities in class through to professional workplace experience.
About the role
The Associate Professor (Occupational Therapy) leads the coordination and delivery of the Occupational Therapy program on the Sydney campus. This role ensures curriculum quality and authenticity, oversees program design and review, and collaborates with student services to provide an exceptional student experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review key aspects of the Occupational Therapy program.
- Coordinate subjects and prepare and deliver substantial components of courses.
- Provide leadership for the program and campus-level staff.
- Apply high levels of professional and discipline-related expertise in teaching and incorporate scholarship into learning activities.
- Contribute to the creation of engaging, relevant, and technology-enhanced curricula and lead collaborative teaching projects.
- Offer academic counselling, mentoring, and advice to students while promoting the discipline within the University and broader community.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- PhD in a discipline relevant to Occupational Therapy.
- Current unrestricted registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA’s Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality learning and teaching in a university setting, including course/program coordination and academic governance.
- Proven ability in curriculum review, development, design, and delivery.
- Established research publication record in Occupational Therapy and demonstrated capacity for securing research grants.
- Strong commitment to the mission and values of the University, with evidence of professional contributions and achievements.
Benefits
- Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
- Generous training and development opportunities
- Friendly, flexible and collaborative working environment
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 12 December 2025
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Haritha Garlapati, [email protected]
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.