Head, Department of Global Health

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Role type: Fixed Term for 5 years, Full Time (1.0 FTE) School/Faculty: Melbourne School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Salary: Level D/E attractive remuneration package negotiated commensurate with experience, plus 17% superannuation Lead global collaboration across research, policy and practice / Advance health equity in diverse international contexts / Shape a newly established department with worldwide reach Provide senior academic leadership in a globally connected research environment, fostering collaboration across universities, governments, health systems, multilateral organisations and communities Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. Leadership opportunity The Melbourne School of Public Health is seeking an outstanding academic leader to serve as the inaugural Head of Department of Global Health. This newly established Department will be the University's primary academic home for global health. As Head of Department, you will shape its strategic direction, academic identity and culture while fostering a globally connected academic community dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing equity across diverse populations and settings. As a member of the School Executive, you will contribute to enterprise-wide leadership and decision-making, balancing departmental priorities with broader School, Faculty and University objectives. Working closely with colleagues across the Faculty, health services, medical research institutes, governments, multilateral organisations, philanthropic partners and international collaborators, you will strengthen the Department's profile, influence and global reach. Strategic priorities Department leadership and establishment - Build and lead a newly created department, establishing its strategic direction, governance, culture and academic identity Global health research and translation - Advance internationally recognised research programs that address complex health challenges and contribute to improved health outcomes across diverse communities and settings Education and future workforce development - Drive innovative teaching programs and foster strong integration between research, teaching and graduate research supervision International engagement and partnership - Build and strengthen strategic relationships across universities, governments, health services, multilateral agencies, philanthropic organisations and international networks People, culture and enterprise leadership - Foster an inclusive, accountable and high-performing environment while contributing to School, Faculty and University-wide priorities and decision-making About you A Professor or Associate Professor with an internationally recognised record of achievement in global health or a closely related discipline. You bring substantial leadership experience within complex academic, research, policy or health environments, with the ability to shape strategy, influence across systems and lead people through change. You have a distinguished record of research excellence, success in competitive funding and a demonstrated ability to build impactful partnerships across universities, governments, health services, multilateral agencies, philanthropic organisations and international collaborators. You bring a contemporary vision for global health that integrates research, education, policy engagement, implementation and equity. Equally, you are recognised for fostering collaborative, inclusive and high-performing cultures that enable people and teams to thrive. As a values-driven academic leader, you bring the capability to balance strategic vision with operational stewardship, supporting both departmental success and broader institutional objectives while developing future academic leaders. You are experienced in building and sustaining international partnerships that advance global health research, education and impact across diverse settings and systems. Melbourne School of Public Health The Melbourne School of Public Health is consistently ranked among the world's leading schools of public health and is recognised internationally for excellence in research, teaching and engagement. The School brings together leading researchers, educators and practitioners working across a broad range of public health disciplines to address complex local and global health challenges. Through strong partnerships with governments, health services, communities and research organisations, the School delivers evidence-based solutions that improve health outcomes and influence policy and practice. The establishment of a department-based structure represents an important evolution in the School's academic model, strengthening disciplinary leadership while enabling greater collaboration, innovation and impact. Working at the University of Melbourne We

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