The School of Medicine and Dentistry within Griffith Health Group is made up of 4 key areas: Medicine, Dentistry and Oral Health, Public Health, and Paramedicine.

Griffith University's School of Medicine, now the School of Medicine and Dentistry, opened in 2005 and has produced more than 1200 graduates who are now in independent practice or in specialty training.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry is renowned for our commitment to the highest standards of learning and teaching across diverse academic programs and course, and¿innovation and excellence in health research.

As the Dean of Medicine, you will have a direct reporting line to the Head of School and will work closely with the other executive of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, including the Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching) and Deputy Head of School (Research).

Some key responsibilities of the position include:

• Work in collaboration with Executive and Senior Leaders to ensure high standards of quality in learning and teaching
• In collaboration with the Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching);
  • Support pre-clinical and clinical education to deliver a world class medical education to students;
  • Lead the accreditation process for the discipline of medicine through the Australian Medical Council
  • Lead the ongoing development and roll-out of the new medical curriculum
• Support research and research training in medicine to foster a high-quality research culture, in collaboration with the Deputy Head of School (Research)

The position will also include the responsibilities of the role of Program Director for the Doctor of Medicine program. Please see further information on this role here - Program Director.

This is a full-time position primarily based at the Gold Coast campus, however the successful candidate may also be required to work on the Sunshine Coast campus, or on other campuses of the University.

The initial term is for a period of 3 years (with opportunity for extension), with an underlying Professorial continuing position.

For more information about this role, please visit our recruitment site - https://www.griffith.edu.au/dean-of-medicine

About You

To be considered for this position you will hold a specialist medical qualification and PhD, or equivalent qualifications in a discipline relevant to the position.

You will also hold current registration or the eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

• Strong management skills, both in the supervision of academic staff and the efficient management of resources in the medical discipline, to deliver high-quality outcomes
• A strong industry connection and the ability to build and maintain relationships with external national and international communities
• Experience managing a medicine programme

Salary Range

An attractive salary package will be arranged for the successful candidate.

The base salary for the underlying Professorial appointment is $190,262 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• Current curriculum vitae/resume which should include:
  • Full name, address, telephone number and email address
  • Names and contact details of at least three potential referees (no contact will be made without your permission)
• A statement outlining your suitability for the role

Visa sponsorship is available for this appointment for applicants who do not hold valid Australian work rights. Relocation can also be negotiated for the successful applicant.

What Griffith University Offers

• A relatively young university with a rich and pioneering history, Griffith has grown over the last 40 years to include six campuses across South East Queensland and welcome over 50,000 students and 4,000 employees.
• Griffith is a research-intensive university and is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
• Join an organisation that is not just committed to its own sustainability goals, but that has created an inter-disciplinary research beacon to enable effective and just climate action throughout society.
• Improve your quality of life by joining an organisation committed to a healthy work/life balance and the flexibility required to achieve it.

At Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people.

Further Information

For further information about this role, please contact Professor David Ellwood, Head, School of Medicine and Dentistry on +61 (0) 7 567 80702.

For application queries, please contact Priscilla Pratap, Talent Acquisition Partner on p.pratap@griffith.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish to discuss First Peoples Employment further, please contact Joshua Long, Talent Management Partner (First Peoples) on (07) 3735 5403 or joshua.s.long@griffith.edu.au

Closing Date: Friday, 24 June 2022 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.