About the opportunity
The Sydney Medical School is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic leader as Associate Professor or Professor of Chronic Care and Ageing within the Westmead Clinical School.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced clinician–researcher to lead and expand an internationally recognised program of research, education, and clinical innovation in chronic disease and healthy ageing within one of Australia’s largest and most diverse health precincts. The role is based at Westmead Clinical School, with a clinical academic appointment through Western Sydney Local Health District.
The successful appointee will build on established strengths in frailty and ageing research, including a major frailty research register developed in collaboration with the University of Wollongong and Western Sydney Local Health District. This platform provides a strong foundation for developing interdisciplinary programs and research centres focused on chronic disease, frailty, multimorbidity, and integrated models of care.
The appointee will play a key leadership role in shaping research direction, curriculum development, and the training and mentoring of the next generation of clinicians and researchers. They will foster strong partnerships across the University, health services, government, and industry to translate research into improved models of care and health outcomes.
Applications are welcomed from outstanding candidates in geriatric medicine, chronic disease areas (including cardiovascular, renal, and neurological conditions), dementia, multimorbidity, and related fields.
The University encourages applications from both national and international candidates.
About you (skills, capabilities and experience)
The successful candidate will:
- Hold medical qualifications registrable in Australia and relevant specialist qualification (e.g. FRACP or equivalent).
- Hold a PhD or equivalent higher degree, with a strong research track record in chronic care, ageing, or related fields.
- Have an outstanding record of research, clinical scholarship, and teaching.
- Demonstrate a strong record of competitive research funding and high-quality publications.
- Demonstrate leadership in developing clinical research programs in chronic disease and ageing.
- Have experience in supervising HDR students and mentoring emerging clinician–researchers.
- Demonstrate proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and sectors.
- Provide vision and leadership in advancing models of care, prevention, and education in chronic disease and healthy ageing.
- Demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that improve outcomes for people living with complex chronic conditions, particularly older adults.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance is available
Term and remuneration
The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position on a full-time basis. The appointment is subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
Other
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements
EEO statement
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How to apply
Applications ( including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role ) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.
Candidate Information Brochure
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Applications Close
Thursday 30 July 2026 11:59 PM
