Head, Department of Global Health

Leadership opportunity

The Melbourne School of Public Health is seeking an outstanding academic leader to serve as the inaugural Head of Department of Global Health.

This newly established Department will be the University's primary academic home for global health. As Head of Department, you will shape its strategic direction, academic identity and culture while fostering a globally connected academic community dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing equity across diverse populations and settings.

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.

Strategic priorities

• Department leadership and establishment - Build and lead a newly created department, establishing its strategic direction, governance, culture and academic identity
• Global health research and translation - Advance internationally recognised research programs that address complex health challenges and contribute to improved health outcomes across diverse communities and settings
• Education and future workforce development - Drive innovative teaching programs and foster strong integration between research, teaching and graduate research supervision
• International engagement and partnership - Build and strengthen strategic relationships across universities, governments, health services, multilateral agencies, philanthropic organisations and international networks
• 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 global health or a closely related discipline.