Associate / Assistant Professor Opportunities in Occupational Therapy

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As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university’, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

About the Position

We are seeking an Associate or Assistant Professor (Level A or B) to contribute to the development and delivery of our Master of Occupational Therapy and Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs. Our programs are accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and have recently achieved full 7-year accreditation by ACOTE in the United States, reflecting our commitment to excellence in OT education and international recognition.

The positions will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the Master of Occupational Therapy program, supervise the clinical and/or industry research activities of occupational therapy students, and teach across the breadth of Occupational Therapy with emphasis dependent on area of specialty. They offer opportunities for the incumbent to develop research interests aligned with those within the Occupational Therapy team and broader Faculty.

The Associate Professor role is additionally expected to provide significant leadership in research and scholarship, teaching, academic administration, and community engagement across the discipline, Faculty and, more broadly, the University. The role will emphasize the development of research within the discipline and the coordination of research projects within the Professional Doctorate program.

About the Person

The successful candidates will be registered or eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist in Australia.

The ideal candidate will also have the following:

The candidates will also typically hold a Doctoral qualification, although, at the Assistant Professor level, they may hold a Master's qualification with evidence of substantial scholarship, professional practice, and emerging research experience.

They will have a track record of effective teaching, learning, scholarship or research, and academic administration within the higher education sector commensurate with the level of position to which they apply.

Candidates for the Associate Professor position will be expected to have well-developed leadership, management, and team-building skills.

Registration as an Occupational Therapist (or eligibility) in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is a requirement for these roles.

Salary details

Assistant Professor (A or B) in Occupational Therapy: $134,792.41 - $160,204.81 plus 17.5% superannuation per annum

Associate Professor (A or B) in Occupational Therapy: 168,153.03 - 184,208.27 plus 17.5% superannuation per annum

The level of appointment will be determined by the Selection Panel commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location

These positions are based at The Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Robina, located in the Robina Health precinct. The complex has world-class teaching facilities. These include a teaching kitchen, gait lab, simulated hospital ward, activities of daily living lab and work play lab, the latest technology, and interprofessional learning spaces. Some travel between Bond University locations is required.

Further information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Beth Mozolic-Staunton, Acting Head of Program - Occupational Therapy, on [email protected] or +61 7 5595 3089.

Please contact Kim Gillespie [email protected] T: +61 406 551 917 or Pam Lubrainschik [email protected] +61 452 295 088 from Ccentric Executive Search for a detailed information pack including the position descriptions.

How to Apply for this Position

Application documents should include your Curriculum Vitae/Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Descriptions found in the Candidate Information Pack

If you require any assistance with your application submission, please contact Kim Gillespie or Pam Lubrainschik, Managing Consultant at Ccentric.

Applications close: 11.59pm, Friday 18 July 2025.

Shortlisted applicants without work rights will need to demonstrate they can meet the requirements for obtaining a valid Australian work visa.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).

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