Professor Of Podiatry

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is at the centre of health advancement through clinical, health, and biomedical education, discovery and translational research and best practice, and offers the only course in podiatric medicine in Western Australia. UWA health and life sciences are the engine room of workforce development and discovery that enables innovation and better health outcomes. We prepare work-ready graduates for health professional roles and undertake research that enhances discovery and evidenced based clinical practice. This is driven by our strong partnerships with government, health care providers, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and industry focused on the common goal to meet health workforce needs and improve the health of our communities.

We are seeking a Professor of Podiatry to provide leadership and foster excellence in research, teaching, community engagement and policy development in the area of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery within the University and within the community, professional, and industry sectors. This includes providing leadership through collaboration, capacity building and advancing cross-disciplinary research and teaching activity as well as leading the strengthening and exploration of new partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, nationally and internationally.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence across education and research, fostering the development of colleagues in both academic and clinical settings and working to identify and deliver opportunities for engagement and collaboration within the university and beyond. The ability to contribute to research impact, program innovation, enhancing the student experience and fostering a positive, respectful and engaging culture will be critical for success. Registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Podiatrist is essential.

Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

For further information or for a confidential conversation about this opportunity please contact Claudia Roth at

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfill the role description and personal specification to Perrett Laver's Vacancies page quoting reference 7949. The deadline for applications is Monday 14th July.

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