Professor of Allied Health Research, Austin Health
Clinical/Medical Research (Healthcare and Medical)
Other (Education and Training)
Full time
La Trobe University is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic leader as Professor of Allied Health Research in a joint role with Austin Health.
This five-year, fixed-term appointment represents a strategic partnership between La Trobe University and Austin Health to advance world-leading translational allied health research.
The position will play a critical leadership role in strengthening research capability, fostering innovation, and delivering impact for patients, clinicians, and communities.
The successful candidate will be employed by La Trobe University and primarily based at Austin Health, working across both organisations to build research capacity and drive collaboration.
Key responsibilities
Conduct and lead internationally recognised research, in an area that is clinically relevant to Austin Health, including securing competitive grant funding and producing high-quality publications
Build research capacity and capability among allied health clinicians, including mentoring, training and HDR supervision
Strengthen team-oriented research partnerships between Austin Health and La Trobe University
Drive the translation of research into practice, delivering measurable improvements in patient care and service delivery
Contribute to the governance and leadership of allied health research across both organisations
About you
A PhD and a distinguished,



internationally recognised research track record in an allied health discipline
An outstanding record of research publications and competitive grant success
Proven leadership in building research teams and mentoring researchers
A strong record of HDR supervision to completion
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders including industry, health services and academic partners
An established national and international reputation in your field
About the partnership
Advancing translational allied health research
Embedding research in clinical practice
Delivering improved outcomes for patients and health systems
Details of the appointment
Level: Academic Level E (Research Only)
Employment type: Full-time (minimum 0.8 FTE), fixed term
Duration: 5 years (1 July **** to 30 June ****) or from date of commencement
Location: Primarily based at Austin Health, with engagement at La Trobe University, Bundoora
Employer: La Trobe University
Why La Trobe and Austin Health?
This is a unique prospect to join a strategic university–health service partnership and shape the future of allied health research.
You will work within a collaborative, high-performing environment that values innovation, interdisciplinary research, and real-world impact.
Closing Date: By 11:55 pm on 16 August
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate
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