Deputy Dean, Rural and Remote Health (Northern Territory)

About Flinders

Since 1966, Flinders University has pursued a distinctive mission: innovation, access, and impact. With campuses spanning Adelaide, rural South Australia, and the Northern Territory, the College of Medicine and Public Health has built a nationally and internationally recognised record in clinical sciences and medical education, with a particular depth of expertise in the challenges of rural and remote health.

The Role

Reporting to the Dean of Education and working closely with the Rural and Remote Health Leadership Team across South Australia and the Northern Territory, 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.

As a member of the Rural and Remote Health Executive Team, you will also contribute to the broader strategic direction of the College’s regional portfolio, supporting delivery aligned with the University’s Regional, Rural and Remote Strategy.

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.