Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy

• School of Heath, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs

• Level D, $174,423 - $192,092 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

• Full-time, ongoing appointment

• demonstrate national standing in teaching, research or engagement, contributing to UniSC's reputation and impact;

• lead impactful research, secure external funding, mentor researchers and advance the discipline nationally and internationally;

• deliver excellent teaching, develop innovative curricula and inspire students and colleagues; and

• build productive industry, government and community partnerships while contributing to University development, governance and a positive academic culture.

• A strong record of contributing to the advancement of your discipline, with recognised impact and influence.

• An established research profile, with high-quality outputs, demonstrated research impact, successful HDR supervision and external recognition of your achievements.

• Proven research leadership, including mentoring emerging researchers, building research capability and contributing to a positive research culture.

• A commitment to teaching excellence, with experience in research-led curriculum development, improving learning and teaching practices, and supporting student engagement and success.

• The leadership qualities to foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative academic environment where staff and students can thrive.

• Extensive experience and success in academic administration and contributing to University priorities.

• The ability to build productive regional, national and international partnerships that deliver meaningful outcomes for students, the University and our communities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description: 494908_Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy.pdf

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

midnight, Sunday 15 November 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Pamela Meredith Discipline Lead, Occupational Therapy

Phone: 07 5456 3875 Email: pmeredith@usc.edu.au

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