Dean, Medical School at University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Teaching Excellence, Research Excellence, Clinical Engagement, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Team Management, Partnership Building, Finance Management, Operations Management, Human Resources Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The University of Queensland - Dean, Medical School An exceptional opportunity to lead one of Australia’s most respected and internationally recognised medical schools, at the forefront of medical education and research. The Organisation Ranked in the world's top 50, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions. Through more than a century of service, UQ’s central mission has been remarkably consistent and demonstrates a commitment to delivering for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement. The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland is an interdisciplinary hub driving innovation in health and well-being. Bringing together nine schools and leading research institutes, the Faculty addresses complex health challenges through education, research, and partnerships. Within the Medical School, our extensive network of programs and partnerships span across Queensland and North America. We provide high-quality education to more than 2000 medical students and other health professionals through world-class programs in medicine, mental health and skin cancer and support an active and diverse research community who are working to address the global challenges in medicine, health and patient care. The Role The Dean of the Medical School will provide visionary leadership, driving excellence in teaching, research, and clinical engagement. Reporting to the Executive Dean, this senior role oversees strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder engagement, while fostering a collegial and high-performing culture. The Dean will lead a diverse team, maintain strong relationships with hospitals, health departments, and professional bodies, and champion innovation and continuous improvement across all aspects of the School’s operations. The Opportunity We are seeking a distinguished medical leader motivated to inspire and shape the future academic activities of the Medical School. With specialist qualifications, complemented by a PhD or MD by research, the ideal candidate will have a globally recognised track record in research and clinical excellence. This is a unique opportunity to lead a diverse, high-performing team, drive innovation in teaching and research, and build strategic partnerships across academia, industry, government, and professional bodies. Experience in driving teaching and research excellence, and managing finance, operations, and human resources is essential. How to Apply For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact the consultants leading the search: Mazin Almaimani, Senior Researcher +61 3 8375 7408 mazin.almaimani@odgersberndtson.com. Applications will close on Monday 8 December 2025 and should be submitted via the Odgers website www.odgers.com/94912 The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

The Dean of the Medical School will provide visionary leadership, driving excellence in teaching, research, and clinical engagement. This role oversees strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder engagement while fostering a collegial and high-performing culture.