"Head of School, School of Biomedical Sciences"

Head of School, School of Biomedical Sciences

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• An attractive salary package will be negotiated.
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Gardens Point (hybrid option available)

Reference number: 25467

Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for five (5) years.

Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)

Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Head of School, School of Biomedical Sciences to join School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health.

The Faculty of Health is seeking an inspiring, intellectually generous Head who can help advance the School’s record of excellent research and teaching. This is an exceptional opportunity for a distinguished scholar and leader in a relevant discipline, someone with the strategic acumen and passion to lead one of Australia’s premier schools of Biomedical Sciences forward.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Faculty of Health is led by the Executive Dean and the Executive Management Team comprising the Deputy Dean, Heads of Schools, and other senior faculty staff. Each of the Schools within the Faculty is established around disciplines that promote integration and collaboration in teaching and research, and provide a sustainable foundation upon which to build areas of strength. QUT’s School of Biomedical Sciences is internationally renowned for combining innovative research with high-quality teaching programs to address global health issues. The School's interdisciplinary and collaborative research focuses on key challenges in health, including cancer, genomics and infectious diseases. The School's discovery and enterprise generate knowledge and solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities both locally and internationally.

What you need to succeed

1. Highly developed leadership ability as demonstrated by success in achieving objectives and in contributing to improved organisational performance.
2. Demonstrated experience in leadership and management of large-scale teams, facilities, resources, and impactful innovation.
3. An internationally recognised record of excellence in research and/or scholarship.
4. Proven capacity for strategic leadership of learning and teaching and academic research.
5. Substantial skills in promoting and fostering collaborative interdisciplinary endeavours and to build partnerships.
6. Evidence of effective responses to contemporary issues in higher education and health.
7. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive team culture and effectively interact with a range of staff in a complex operating environment.
8. Sound knowledge of equal employment opportunity and equity principles and of the principles of workplace health and safety with a demonstrated commitment to implementation at both the strategic and operational levels.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 18-Aug-2025

Applications Close: 15-Sep-2025