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Benefits

  • Flexible working options considered.
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
  • 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
  • Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Professor of Public Health

Job no: 521865
Work type: Part Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Health and Medical Sciences

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. Learn more about us

About the area

The School of Population & Global Health (SPGH) at The University of Western Australia is a research-intensive academic organisation giving material expression of the belief that excellence in research underpins excellence in education and community partnerships.  The School has a reputation for an evidence-based approach to research and education that influences policy and practice development.  SPGH aspires to be a school in which staff and students feel valued and supported in their individual and collective efforts to improve community health and wellbeing.

About the opportunity

The Professor of Public Health will provide strategic leadership in public health teaching and research. The applicant will undertake teaching, research and research supervision, contribute to the academic environment of the School and University and collaborate with other staff across the University and beyond. 

Please see the position description attached for full details of the position’s responsibilities and selection criteria:      PD - Professor of Public Health - Level E.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Julie Saunders at julie.saunders@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55pm AWST on Wednesday, 26 November 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. 

 If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number. 

Advertised: W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: W. Australia Standard Time

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