DEAN, SUB-FACULTY OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH (MONASH UNIVERSITY) & DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH (ALFRED HEALTH)

Job No: 684377
Location: Monash University and the Alfred Precinct, Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A medical specialist qualification in an area of expertise relevant to the Sub-Faculty and Alfred Health.
• PhD or equivalent research doctorate in a relevant health or medical discipline.
• Fellowship of a recognised medical college and registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA without conditions.
• Senior academic standing with an outstanding record of research and teaching.
• Proven leadership in a research-intensive academic or health setting.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This dual appointment represents an exceptional leadership opportunity to shape both the academic and clinical research agendas at scale.

• As Dean, Sub-Faculty of Translational Medicine and Public Health (Monash University), you will provide visionary leadership to one of the largest and most influential sub-faculties within the University. You will define and deliver the strategic direction of research, education and engagement, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will play a pivotal role in cultivating partnerships with government, industry and the broader health sector to expand the Sub-Faculty’s reach and impact.
• As Director of Research (Alfred Health), you will oversee the health service’s research strategy, ensuring robust governance, research integrity, and innovation across the Alfred Research Alliance. You will advise the Chief Executive on research priorities, manage compliance and ethics frameworks, and facilitate collaborations that maximise clinical and translational research outcomes. You will represent Alfred Health at senior levels, positioning the organisation at the forefront of global research partnerships and innovation.

Together, these roles exemplify the seamless integration of academia and healthcare, driving excellence from discovery to implementation and reinforcing Australia’s global leadership in health and medical research.