Head, Department of Health Systems, Policy and Economics

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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 Establish and lead a newly created academic department / Shape strategy, culture and disciplinary excellence / Build lasting impact across research, education and partnerships Provide senior academic leadership in a complex research-intensive environment, advancing research performance, educational excellence and external engagement across government, health services and research partners 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 Health Systems, Policy and Economics. This newly established Department will be the University's academic discipline home for teaching and research excellence in health systems, health policy, health economics 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 research excellence, educational innovation and meaningful real-world impact. 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 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 Research excellence and impact - Advance internationally recognised research programs, strengthen competitive funding success and support high-quality research training Education and capability development - Drive innovative teaching programs and foster strong integration between research, teaching and graduate research supervision Partnerships and engagement - Build strategic relationships across government, health services, research institutes, industry and international collaborators 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 health systems, health policy, health economics or a closely related 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 build productive partnerships across academia, government and industry. 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 also adept at leading in complex policy and systems environments, translating evidence into impactful health system and economic outcomes. 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 offer the opportunity to contribute within a leading global university environment, supported by flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, salary packaging and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs that enable sustainable senior academic leadership. For more

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