Executive Director, MACH

Role type:

Fixed Term for five years, Part Time 0.5FTE

Faculty:

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/ School:

Melbourne Academic Centre for Health

Salary:

Level E remuneration plus 17% superannuation

• Oversee a complex, multi-partner academic health partnership of national significance, spanning health services, research institutes and universities.
• Shape and drive system-wide reform, influencing health outcomes and policy at state and national levels.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for an internationally recognised clinical academic leader to shape the future of health research translation across one of Victoria’s most significant health and research partnerships.

In this role, you will drive strategic collaboration across health services, research institutes and universities, delivering meaningful impact for patients while influencing health policy at state and national levels. You will operate at the forefront of system-wide reform, guiding a high-performing partnership to translate research into improved health outcomes at scale.

What you will deliver:

• Strategic leadership and governance: Set the strategic direction of the partnership, working closely with the Board to deliver on organisational priorities and long-term impact.
• Sector influence and partnership development: Build and sustain influential relationships across member organisations, government and key stakeholders to advance the research translation agenda.
• Operational and financial stewardship: Ensure the effective and sustainable operation of the partnership, with oversight of performance, risk and financial management.
• Organisational leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and impact.

You may be a great fit if:

• You are an internationally recognised clinical academic leader with a strong track record in senior leadership roles within research-led clinical environments.
• Proven experience setting and delivering strategy within large, complex organisations, with oversight of people, performance and financial management.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement capability, with the ability to influence across health services, research, government and community sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments, leading through ambiguity and driving alignment around a clear strategic vision.
• A track record of leading transformational change and delivering impact at scale.
• A strong clinical academic profile at an international level, with experience in advanced clinical practice and/or health service leadership and governance

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

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH)

machaustralia.org

MACH is a joint venture between Victoria’s leading healthcare providers, medical research institutes, and the University of Melbourne, which administers the organisation and employs MACH staff.

Recognised by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) as one of Australia’s first Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres (AHRTCs) in 2015, MACH was successfully re-accredited in 2022 as one of 14 Research Translation Centres nationally. These Centres are part of the Australian Health Research Alliance (AHRA) and follow the Academic Health Science Centre model, proven internationally to accelerate the translation of research into clinical care.

MACH brings together health services, researchers, and healthcare consumers to deliver interdisciplinary research that benefits patients, strengthens the health economy, and drives system-wide transformation. By developing people, platforms, and partnerships, MACH translates research into real-world healthcare outcomes.

Working across 19 partner organisations, MACH collaborates with the broader medical and scientific community, government, industry, and consumers to fulfil its potential as Australia’s leading health transformation partnership.

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Felicita Depaune, Senior Talent Partner at snr-talentacq@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close:

Thursday 30th April 2026 11:55 PM Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

JR011817_Executive Director, MACH_Candidate Information Pack PD.pdf