Head, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

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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 Build a world-leading academic home for epidemiology and biostatistics / Advance methodological innovation and quantitative excellence / Strengthen discovery across public health, medicine and biomedical research Provide senior academic leadership in a complex research-intensive environment, shaping capability in epidemiology, biostatistics and quantitative methods across the University, health sector and research ecosystem 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 Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This newly established Department will be the University's academic discipline home for teaching and research excellence in epidemiology, biostatistics and related fields. As Head of Department, you will shape its strategic direction, academic identity and culture while building a high-performing environment that advances methodological excellence, research innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. 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, government agencies, data custodians and international partners, you will strengthen the Department's profile, influence and long-term impact. Strategic priorities Department leadership and establishment - Build and lead a newly created department, establishing its strategic direction, governance, culture and academic identity Methodological excellence and research innovation - Advance internationally recognised research programs in epidemiology and biostatistics while strengthening quantitative capability and methodological leadership across the School, Faculty and research precinct Education and workforce development - Drive innovative teaching programs and foster strong integration between research, teaching and graduate research supervision Collaboration and research translation - Build strategic relationships with health services, research institutes, government agencies, data custodians and international collaborators to enhance research quality, reach and impact 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 epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely related quantitative health discipline. You bring substantial leadership experience within complex academic, research 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 advance methodological innovation and build productive partnerships across academia, government and the broader health and research sectors. 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 bring particular strength in advancing methodological excellence and supporting rigorous, data-driven research cultures that underpin world-class epidemiological and biostatistical science. 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.

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