Organisation/Company BOND UNIVERSITY Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 24 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Full-time, Continuing Appointment – Professor / Associate Professor and 5-year appointment as Head of Discipline

Reference number: 201409623

About the position

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.

- Champion academic excellence and growth in Nutrition & Dietetics at Bond University
- Inspire academic excellence and continue developing a high-performing team
- Drive program growth, research impact and industry engagement

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

- Free staff car parking
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependants#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#





About the Faculty and Discipline

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine is committed to developing professionals distinguished by excellence in scientific and clinical practice, leadership, ethics, compassion and humanity. The Faculty offers programs across Biomedical Science, Exercise and Sports Science, Health Sciences, Healthcare Innovations, Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The Faculty is recognised for its innovative approaches to health education and research and is home to leading research centres including the internationally recognised Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare . The Faculty’s facilities support contemporary education, research and clinical practice, and include the Bond University Health and Wellness Clinic , an interdisciplinary allied health clinic providing services to the community while supporting student placements.

The Nutrition and Dietetics disciplines is a well-established and team-oriented academic community with strengths across education, research and professional practice. The discipline delivers the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, and its flagship Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice, which is accredited by Dietitians Australia and the US Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.



The Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice integrates evidence-based learning with substantial professional practice and research experiences, including 24 weeks of professional practice internships and a 20-week research internship. The discipline brings together expertise across areas including public health nutrition, sports nutrition and applied nutrition research, and benefits from strong external partnerships and several conjoint appointments that strengthen connections with industry and professional practice. The Head of Discipline will provide academic leadership education, research and professional engagement, while continuing to build the discipline’s profile partnerships and impact.

About the Position

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine is seeking an accomplished academic leader to lead its Nutrition and Dietetics discipline. This is an opportunity to provide strategic leadership for an established and highly regarded program, shaping its future direction and ensuring continued excellence in learning and teaching, research, accreditation and industry engagement.

As Head of Discipline, you will work closely with Faculty leadership to drive program quality, student outcomes and sustainable growth. You will lead and mentor a talented academic team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture that supports innovation, professional development and academic excellence across teaching, research and professional practice.

The role offers the opportunity to strengthen the profile and impact of Nutrition and Dietetics through research leadership, strategic partnerships and engagement with industry, healthcare providers, professional bo

📌 Professor / Associate Professor and Head of Discipline, Nutrition and Dietetics (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Times Higher Education
📍 City of Gold Coast