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Head of School, Sydney School of Public Health

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Location
Sydney, Australia
Salary
Attractive remuneration package
Closing date
10 Oct 2022

Job Details

  • Exciting opportunity for an outstanding senior academic who is a leading authority within their discipline
  • Located in Camperdown Campus
  • FIXED-TERM position with an attractive remuneration package

About the opportunity

The School of Public Health in the Faculty of Medicine and Health is the oldest and one of the largest departments of public health in Australia. The school has a long history of producing globally relevant research outputs and pioneering educational approaches. The school offers many excellent research and educational opportunities in public health for students from all over the globe. The school is ranked 3rd in the world for public health research into sports & physical activity (QS 2021 Subject ranking) and 33rd in the world for public health (2022 Shanghai ranking).

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding academic leader at the level of Professor (Level E) as Head of School for the School of Public Health in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The Head of School is a member of the Faculty Leadership Group and head of the leadership team for the School of Public Health. This position is responsible for executing the faculty strategy by implementing educational and research goals at the school level.

The Head of School is responsible for actively managing academic performance and fostering talent development. They have a key role in managing the external relationships of the school, including philanthropic donors and industry partners. The position manages the school budget and expenditure and is accountable for the financial sustainability of the school. The position ensures compliance with work health safety standards, and all University policies.

About you

The successful candidate will:

  • hold a PhD in an academic field relevant to the school and a national/international reputation in the field
  • have in depth knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the higher education sector
  • have a wide network of established relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the school, faculty and University
  • demonstrate experience in people leadership and management within the higher education/knowledge worker sector
  • possess skills and demonstrated experience in financial management and in operational management practices
  • have outstanding track record in obtaining peer review grants and in competitive grant support as well as exceptional publication record with original contributions to Public Health
  • have an understanding ability to lead, develop and support an academic endeavour from curriculum design to producing leading research, providing a student enabling environment

Term and remuneration

The successful candidate will be offered a 5 year fixed term position with an option for another 5 years on a full-time basis, subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. There is opportunity for further appointments subject to performance. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Visa sponsorship and Relocation assistance will be provided if required.

How to apply

Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.

Candidate Information Brochure

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

The University of Sydney will be supported in its search for this appointment by the executive search firm Odgers Berndtson. To obtain full details and for a confidential discussion, prospective candidates should contact Suzanne Reiger on +61 433 796 161 or via email Suzanne.Reiger@odgersberndtson.com  or Jenny Sutton via email at jenny.sutton@odgersberndtson.com

To submit your application please visit the Odgers Berndtson website at odgers.com/86870.

Other

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close

Monday 10 October 2022 11:59 PM

Company

The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.

The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.

The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.

The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.

The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.

Campuses

The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.

1.         Camperdown/Darlington Campus.

2.         Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).

3.         Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.

4.         Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.

5.         Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.

6.         Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.

7.         Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.

8.         Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.

9.         Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.

Faculties

The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.

1. Agriculture and Environment

2. Architecture, Design and Planning

3. Arts and Social Sciences

4. Business (Business School)

5. Dentistry

6. Education and Social Work

7. Engineering and Information Technologies

8. Health Sciences

9. Law (Sydney Law School)

10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)

11. Nursing and Midwifery

12. Pharmacy

13. Science

14. Sydney College of the Arts

15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music

16. Veterinary Science

Number of Employees

Full-time employees: 7616

For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/

Company info
Telephone
+(61) 2 9351 2222
Location
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia

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