Job reference: 1421914
Shape the future of collaborative healthcare education.
The Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University is seeking an outstanding academic leader to drive innovation, excellence, and impact in interprofessional education and interprofessional practice (IPE/IPP).
As the largest educator of health sciences graduates in Western Australia, Curtin is committed to preparing future health professionals to thrive in increasingly complex, collaborative healthcare environments. This newly positioned leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence the design, delivery, and scholarship of interprofessional learning experiences across a diverse portfolio of health disciplines.
About the Role
The Director, Interprofessional Education and Interprofessional Practice provides strategic leadership and expert advice to advance IPE and IPP across the Faculty of Health Sciences. Working closely with Schools, the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, industry partners, placement providers, and colleagues across the University, you will champion innovative, evidence-based approaches that enhance student learning, graduate outcomes, and workforce readiness.
You will lead initiatives that embed high-quality, scaffolded interprofessional learning experiences throughout curricula, fieldwork, placements, and co-curricular activities. You will also drive scholarship and research in IPE/IPP, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and support to academic staff in the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative interprofessional education and practice initiatives across coursework, fieldwork, and placements.
- Collaborate with course teams to identify and address IPE and IPP requirements aligned with accreditation standards and workforce expectations.
- Develop and support engaging extra-curricular opportunities that enhance students' interprofessional capabilities.
- Create and deliver professional development programs and mentorship opportunities for academic and professional staff in contemporary, evidence-based IPE and IPP practice.
- Lead innovation in emerging areas such as technology-enabled healthcare, telehealth, and the application of AI in healthcare education.
- Build and lead high-quality programs of innovation and scholarship of learning and teaching (ISOLT) and/or research in IPE and IPP, including competitive grant development and research student supervision.
- Foster strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including Curtin Clinics and industry partners, to strengthen interprofessional learning opportunities and outcomes.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on health professional education. You will join a Faculty recognised for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact, while working alongside passionate educators, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners who share a vision for transforming healthcare education.
Selection Criteria
We are seeking an academic leader who is passionate about shaping interprofessional healthcare education. Our ideal candidate will have:
- A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Evidence of an established national reputation and growing international profile in interprofessional education (ALE applicants will provide evidence of an established international profile in interprofessional education and/or interprofessional practice).
- Extensive experience in leading successful interprofessional education and/or interprofessional practice initiatives, including major curriculum and/or research initiatives.
- Significant contribution to scholarship in teaching and considerable experience and knowledge of the higher education sector.
- An established record of obtaining ISOLT/research income through competitive grants and/or fellowships, and outputs in high quality peer-reviewed publications.
- Proven project management, planning, and analytical skills and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster the development of collegial and supportive working environments and the ability interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to resolve stakeholder concerns, balance contractual obligations, and meet operational needs.
Lead innovation. Inspire collaboration. Transform health education.0
If you are an accomplished academic leader with a passion for interprofessional education and a commitment to preparing the next generation of health professionals, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of healthcare education.
Role Requirements
As this is a fixed term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
About the Team - Faculty of Health Sciences
Curtin University’s Faculty of Health Sciences is a vibrant and multidisciplinary community dedicated to improving health and wellbeing locally and globally. The Faculty offers a broad range of education and research opportunities across key health disciplines, preparing graduates for impactful careers in health, community, and clinical services.
The Faculty comprises five academic schools:
- Curtin Medical School - Home to WA’s only undergraduate medical degree, with a strong focus on clinical excellence and innovation.
- School of Allied Health - Offering programs such as exercise and sport science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, and speech pathology, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
- School of Nursing - Australia’s longest-established nursing school, delivering comprehensive nursing education, clinical training, and leadership development, and programs in midwifery, oral health therapy, and paramedicine.
- School of Population Health - Providing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in public health, psychology, health promotion, nutrition, dietetics, and occupational health and safety with a strong commitment to community health, prevention, and wellbeing.
- School of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences – Delivering education and research in disciplines including biomedical sciences, laboratory medicine, pharmacy, and medical radiation science.
Collectively, these schools contribute to a dynamic Faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, global engagement, and community impact.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the
top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -
https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You
This fixed term Professorial position attracts a remuneration package of $173,635 - $191,099 (ALD) / $223,135 (ALE) + 17% superannuation.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above).
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Please note, late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 05 August 2026.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. 