- Lead Transformational Allied Health Research in the Capital Region
- Academic Level E, $218,799 pa plus 17% Super
- Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity until 30 June 2028
About us:
University of Canberra is more than a university, it’s a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a hub of innovation & opportunity. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate outcomes and student support, UC values progress over perfection, inclusion over competition, and real‑world impact over prestige. If you’re looking for a career that matters, where you can belong, grow, and help shape what’s next, you’ll find your place at UC.
About the role:
The University of Canberra (UC) Faculty of Health, in partnership with Canberra Health Services (CHS), is seeking an outstanding and visionary academic leader for a Joint Professor of Allied Health Research appointment.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of allied health research, practice, and education across academia and the public health sector. As a joint appointee, you will work across both institutions, driving excellence in research, fostering collaboration, and translating evidence into improved clinical outcomes for the ACT community and beyond. Providing strategic leadership in allied health research across UC and CHS, the appointed professor of Allied health will build and strengthen a vibrant allied health research culture and network leading in high-impact research agenda. Some of the exciting current health related research currently happening at UC can be found via this link: https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/research
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving translation of research into clinical practice, improving service delivery and patient outcomes
- Fostering collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and institutions
- Developing national and international partnerships that inform innovative clinical practice
- Working closely with senior leaders within CHS and UC to strengthen collaboration between the 2 entities
- Contributing to strategic planning, mentoring staff, and enhancing research capability across the allied health workforce.
- Lead innovative, externally funded research programs in allied health and maintain an outstanding personal research profile and academic standing
- Represent UC and CHS in senior internal and external forums
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will be an internationally recognised leader with a passion for advancing allied health research and practice.
Essential Requirements
- Doctoral qualification in a relevant allied health discipline
- Eligibility for AHPRA registration or relevant professional membership
- Background in one of UC’s allied health areas, including but not limited to:
Exercise Physiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Medical Imaging, or Speech Pathology
Required experience
- Outstanding research track record with evidence of peer-reviewed publications, external research funding and successful HDR supervision)
- Demonstrated success in translating research into clinical practice
- Proven ability to build research capacity and culture in clinical environments
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strategic leadership experience in complex environments
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
We offer a high-impact leadership role that spans both academia and healthcare, supported by strong institutional commitment to research, innovation, and collaboration. This position provides a unique opportunity to shape allied health outcomes at a system-wide level, with access to leading research infrastructure and diverse clinical environments. You will be part of a vibrant and rapidly growing health and education ecosystem in Canberra, enabling meaningful impact and professional growth.
The University offers excellent working conditions and benefits which can be further explored on our “Work at UC” site such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a grocery store, and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
We believe people deserve to feel welcome, supported, and empowered to realise their potential. Being a values based organisation, UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via our Reconnected Strategy. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility:
- Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
- The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.
How to apply:
Please apply with you CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability addressing the selection criteria listed on the Position Description.
For job specific information: please contact Rachel Gibson – Executive Dean, Faculty of Health - [email protected]
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Tuesday 16 June 2026
