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Are you someone who loves bringing people together to create opportunities that genuinely make a difference? Do you enjoy building relationships, solving problems collaboratively, and helping students thrive in real-world settings? If so, you might be the person we're looking for.
Curtin University's School of Allied Health is seeking a motivated, and community-minded Partnerships Lead to help shape the future of WA's allied health workforce.
Why this Role matters.
Across Western Australia, the demand for skilled allied health professionals is growing quickly. Communities - particularly in regional and remote areas - need graduates who are confident, compassionate, and ready for practice. High-quality student placements are essential in preparing students for this responsibility.
Developing sustainable, well-supported clinical / practice placements is critical to support the future development of the allied health and social care workforce. Developing strong partnerships with a range of diverse service providers is essential for sustainability.
That's why this role is so important. As our Partnership Lead, you will strategically develop collaborative relationships with health and social care organisations. You will work together with our School placement directors and officers, and service organisations to create placement opportunities that benefit students, support providers, and strengthen Curtin's commitment to graduating future health and social care practitioners to make a difference to local and global communities.
As Partnerships Lead, You will:
Build Meaningful Partnerships
* Reach out to health and social care providers, listening carefully to their needs and exploring how we can work together.
* Develop partnership agreements that support student learning and deliver real value to partner organisations.
* Maintain open, and effective communication with partners, academic teams, fieldwork staff, and students.
Support High-Quality Student Placements
* Ensure all placements support excellent learning outcomes and discipline-specific requirements.
* Troubleshoot challenges with empathy and clarity, helping partners and staff work smoothly together.
Financial Sustainability
* Develop practical, sustainable financial models to support long-term partnership arrangements.
* Monitor budgets and identify opportunities for shared investment or external funding.
* Keep school leadership informed through quality reporting.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
* Ensure partnerships and placements meet Curtin policies, accreditation standards, and legislative requirements.
* Look for ways to continually improve the placement experience for students and partners alike.
Engage with the Community
* Build strong, positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Represent Curtin at meetings, forums, and industry events.
About You
You are someone who values collaboration, integrity, excellence and clear communication. You bring a strategic mindset, but you also understand the importance of relationships, trust, and shared purpose.
SELECTION CRITERIA
We're looking for
* Postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience, or a combination of relevant experience and education/training.
* Experience as a health service manager or senior leader within the health or social care sector.
* Demonstrated success in developing and managing partnerships, ideally in health/ social care or education.
* Strong financial acumen and experience creating sustainable business models.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Proven ability to lead operational programs and deliver complex projects.
Desirable
* Experience in university administration or allied health or social care education.
* Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for student placements.
* Advanced proficiency in relevant software and placement management systems.
Role Requirements As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
Your new Team: School of Allied Health The School of Allied Health at Curtin University is a vibrant, collaborative, and community-focused school dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people across Western Australia and beyond. Our teaching, research, and partnerships span a wide range of allied health disciplines, including exercise and sport science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and social work.
We are deeply committed to delivering an exceptional student experience - one that prepares graduates to be compassionate, skilled, and practice-ready professionals who make meaningful contributions to the communities they serve. Our staff are passionate educators, researchers, and practitioners who work closely with industry partners, health services, and community organisations to ensure our programs remain relevant, innovative, and responsive to emerging health needs.
This position sits within a supportive leadership structure and reports directly to the Deputy Head of School (Academic). You will be joining a team that values collegiality, openness, and shared purpose, and you will play a central role in strengthening the School's relationships with industry partners while contributing to our mission of shaping the future allied health workforce.
To learn more about the School, please visit:
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research.
Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -
What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit
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* Up to date Resume
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position's selection criteria (noted above).
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note, late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Tuesday 3 February 2026Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.