"Head of School of Population Health"

Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours a week); Professor (Level E)

Duration: Head of School appointment, 5 years initially plus Continuing substantive Professor of Population Health

Remuneration: Attractive industry salary package (TFR from $322,691 - $348,855), plus relocation and visa sponsorship offered if required.

Location: Health Translation Hub, UNSW Kensington, Sydney

UNSW is one of the top 20 universities globally (QS rankings 2026); teaching and research institutions, driven by our new strategy, Progress for All. As UNSW sets its sights towards its 100-year anniversary, our mission and ambition is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university.

UNSW Medicine & Health is an international leader in learning, teaching and research, co-located with several of Australia’s finest hospitals, medical research institutes and health care organisations.

At UNSW School of Population Health we believe everyone has the right to good health. We are one of the five Schools within UNSW Medicine and Health, and we are a leader in public health, health leadership and management and health systems strengthening.

This senior academic leadership role will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the School of Population Health. The role supports the Faculty Dean through the provision of creative leadership in the development and implementation of innovative teaching and learning offerings and research programs within the School and across the faculty.

The role of Head of School reports to the Faculty Dean, Professor Cheryl Jones and has all Academic staff and the School Manager as direct reports.

Key skills required:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline area and an outstanding record in research in a relevant discipline as shown by attraction of research funding, publications, markers of esteem and evidence of impactful research translation
• A record of outstanding achievement, and leadership in a managerial role in a university, health system or professional setting.
• A distinguished record of academic excellence in contributions to teaching and learning with an outstanding contribution to teaching, at undergraduate and / or postgraduate levels.
• Highly desirable to have a track record of innovation in education and development of new programs.
• Successful interaction with relevant key stakeholders in the field, including national and international professional organisations, government
• Demonstrated capacity for leading conduct of research; delivery of education; and or the health/public health system and evidence of successful management of change and/or evidence of involvement in broader health system management.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including: 17% Superannuation and leave loadings, Access to lifelong learning and career development.

How to apply: Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description.

Applications close: Tuesday 30th September before 11.30pm, Sydney time.