"Academic Lead - Health Leadership"

Role type: Part-time (0.5 FTE); Fixed-term for 5 years

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences (MDHS)

Department: Medical Education

Salary: Level C - $146,050 - $168,403 per annum (pro rata for part-time) or Level D - $180,254 - $198,584 per annum (pro rata for part time)

• Shape future healthcare leaders / Drive innovation in healthcare education / Expand international partnerships
• Apply now to revolutionise health leadership education and make a lasting impact on the healthcare field
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

As the Academic Lead - Health Leadership at the Department of Medical Education, you'll spearhead cutting-edge leadership programs for healthcare professionals. You'll drive curriculum innovation for the Graduate Certificate of Health Leadership and expand business-to-business offerings across Australia, New Zealand, and South/Southeast Asia. This role offers you the chance to significantly influence the next generation of healthcare leaders and shape the future of healthcare leadership education in the region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Curriculum Development: Design and refine innovative health leadership courses, coordinating the Graduate Certificate program and developing new subjects.
• Drive Program Expansion: Develop business cases for program growth, including potential Grad Dip and Masters offerings.
• Foster International Partnerships: Establish and grow business-to-business leadership programs across Australia, New Zealand, and South/Southeast Asia.
• Champion Educational Excellence: Ensure all programs align with the UoM Framework for Educational Excellence and represent the Melbourne Medical School nationally and internationally.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced academic leader in health professional education with a strong track record in evidence-based leadership program development, curriculum design, and fostering international partnerships.

You may also:

• Hold a health professional degree registerable in Australia and a postgraduate qualification in medical or health professional education.
• Have a PhD in leadership or a related field.
• Possess extensive experience in curriculum design and teaching at the postgraduate level.
• Demonstrate significant scholarly contributions to health professional education.
• Have outstanding communication skills and experience in stakeholder management.
• Hold a current Victorian Driver's licence and Working with Children Check.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Department of Medical Education

The Department of Medical Education at the Melbourne Medical School is a leader in 21st-century medical education, delivering the innovative Doctor of Medicine (MD) course and conducting impactful research. We offer a range of postgraduate and professional development programs for health professionals, focusing on clinical teaching, leadership, and research. Our research interests encompass work integrated learning, curriculum assessment and evaluation, healthcare communication, and student engagement. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence, with opportunities to shape the future of healthcare education and research.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Working at the University - what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria

For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Dijana Pourgoutzidis via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday, 26 September 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description: JR-003322 - Academic Lead, Health Leadership PD.docx