Head, School of Population and Global Health

at  University of Melbourne

HEAD, SCHOOL OF POPULATION AND GLOBAL HEALTH

Salary: Level E Professor, an attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Superannuation: Employer Contribution of 17%
Working Hours: Full Time 1.0FTE
Basis of Employment: 5 years, with opportunity for extension

As required by clause 1.15.9 of the 2024 EA, after seven days of internal advertising, current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet the following criteria:

• they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,
• they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and
• they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria.

In addition, redeployment candidates will be given a prior opportunity under the Recruitment and Appointment Policy together; this cohort is known as Priority Candidates.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an ethical and visionary leader who exemplifies our Faculty values of Collaboration & Teamwork, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, and Accountability. You will bring:

• Leadership Excellence: Current Level E Professor status with a distinguished international reputation in a relevant field.
• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to craft and implement a compelling vision, inspiring and uniting teams of academics and professionals towards common goals.
• Collaborative Spirit: Proficiency in fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture, working closely with the Deanery Executive to integrate innovative initiatives across research, teaching, and community engagement.
• Values-Driven Leadership: A leadership style grounded in values, with a proven track record of inspiring others and achieving strategic outcomes in diverse and complex environments.

A full list of key selection criteria is available in the attached PD.

YOUR ROLE

In this influential position, you’ll translate our strategic goals into meaningful, high-impact initiatives. You’ll hold a professorial appointment within the school, reporting directly to the Dean and contributing as a key member of the Faculty Executive team. Your leadership will inspire teams of academics and professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that champions innovation, career progression, and global research partnerships while keeping students at the heart of everything you do.

We are seeking an ethical and visionary leader who exemplifies our Faculty values of Collaboration & Teamwork, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, and Accountability. You will bring:

• Leadership Excellence: Current Level E Professor status with a distinguished international reputation in a relevant field.
• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to craft and implement a compelling vision, inspiring and uniting teams of academics and professionals towards common goals.
• Collaborative Spirit: Proficiency in fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture, working closely with the Deanery Executive to integrate innovative initiatives across research, teaching, and community engagement.
• Values-Driven Leadership: A leadership style grounded in values, with a proven track record of inspiring others and achieving strategic outcomes in diverse and complex environments