Deputy Dean – Rural and Remote Health

About the opportunity

The Northern Territory is one of the most complex and compelling health environments in the world. For decades, Flinders University has tackled these challenges hands-on, delivering meaningful outcomes for rural and remote communities. We are now seeking an exceptional academic leader in the capacity of Deputy Dean – Rural and Remote Health to help build on this legacy to drive innovation and strengthen our impact to help the communities we support not just succeed, but thrive and grow into the future.

As Deputy Dean, Rural and Remote Health (NT), you will shape the direction of rural and remote health education, research, and community engagement across the Territory, leading a program with national reach and real impact on the communities it serves. You will provide senior leadership across four interconnected areas:

• Education leadership: Operational oversight of Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT, including the Northern Territory Medical Program, ensuring high-quality delivery across medicine, nursing, and allied health.
• Research and innovation: Advancing the College’s research agenda in the NT, securing competitive funding, and championing innovative approaches to workforce development in remote settings.
• Strategic partnerships: Building and sustaining relationships with NT government, healthcare providers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and peer universities to expand education, research, and community impact.
• People and culture: Leading a high-performing, inclusive team supporting staff through resource planning, performance development, and recognition, while contributing to financial sustainability.

About You

We are looking for a senior academic with a strong national profile in rural and remote health and the leadership experience to match. You will bring:

• A PhD or equivalent qualification, with a demonstrated record of high-quality research outputs and success in securing nationally competitive funding.
• Deep knowledge of current government policy in rural health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and a track record of working effectively with Indigenous communities.
• Experience leading complex, multi-site academic programs, with a collaborative and decisive leadership style.
• Understanding of the NT context, its communities, its challenges, and its opportunities.
• The interpersonal range to operate across government, community, clinical, and academic settings.