The University of Newcastle is a research-intensive University that stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to excellence, widening participation and equity, while creating a better future for its regions through a focus on innovation and impact. Currently ranked 197th in the world by QS World University Rankings, the University of Newcastle is consistently ranked within Australia’s top 10 universities.

The College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing is committed to producing exemplary health care practitioners and researchers who can provide innovative solutions to deliver better, healthier living for our communities, as aligned with our new Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025. Working collaboratively and innovatively with our external partners and other stakeholders, and across the University, is critical to this success.

Reporting to the College Pro Vice-Chancellor, an exciting career opportunity exists for an innovative and visionary Dean and Head of School to lead the highly reputable School of Medicine and Public Health.

Across all the clinical disciplines involved in medicine, as well as behavioural sciences relating to health, clinical epidemiology, medical statistics, and public health, the School has a proud history of developing the next generation of clinicians and public health professionals who go on to contribute to the broad system of health care within the region and beyond. World-class researchers drive discoveries that challenge conventional thinking, break new ground, and change lives. Working with industry, community and government partners, the School operates at the interface of healthcare and translates new knowledge into innovations that make a real difference.

The University is seeking an effective enabler who can navigate complexity, with an outstanding record of scholarship and/or relevant research, teaching and engagement, coupled with a commitment to equity and social justice. An ability to inspire and enable a large team, while displaying openness and resilience to change is important, combined with a strong focus on delivering contemporary teaching and curriculum development and research which drives impact and service improvement in the health system.

If you are a strategic and collaborative leader with a passion for delivering impact of global significance across Medicine and Public Health, then we would like to hear from you.

For confidential enquiries and to request a copy of the candidate information booklet, please contact Kate Robinson on +61 409 769 560 or at krobinson@robinsonfitzgerald.com.au or contact Janine Fitzgerald on +61 424 164 765 or via email at jfitzgerald@robinsonfitzgerald.com.au, quoting reference number RF0130. 

Applications close 5 November 2021.