"Professor and Head of School, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine"

Organisational Overview

Monash University

Monash University is a modern, global university, renowned for research excellence, education and innovation. Ranked among the top-40 universities globally, Monash is Australia’s largest university, with a presence that extends across Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Italy, China and India. Monash fosters a thriving network of scholars, clinicians and innovators addressing some of the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, the nation’s largest health faculty, the Sub-Faculty of Translational Medicine and Public Health plays a pivotal role in bridging scientific discovery and clinical application. Located at The Alfred Precinct in Melbourne, the Sub-Faculty integrates research, teaching, and patient care, and encompasses both the School of Translational Medicine and the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Its mission is to accelerate the pathway from discovery to real-world impact through translational research, clinical trials, and public and population health strategies.

School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is one of the largest and most comprehensive schools of public health in the Asia–Pacific region. Located within the Sub-Faculty of Translational Medicine and Public Health, the School is centred at Monash’s Alfred Hospital campus, with strong partnerships embedded across Monash-affiliated hospitals, research institutes and public health organisations.

The School brings together leading expertise across epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical trials, health systems and policy, implementation science, health economics, genomics, qualitative research and population health. Through generating and synthesising impactful evidence, strengthening health systems and informing policy and practice, the School is committed to improving health and wellbeing for all people and communities.

Role Overview

This is a rare and senior leadership opportunity to shape the strategic direction, performance and impact of one of Australia’s leading schools of public health.

As Professor and Head of School, you will provide intellectual, strategic and operational leadership across research, education and engagement. You will lead the School’s vision and priorities, enhance its national and international standing, and foster a collaborative, high-performing academic culture aligned with the Faculty and University’s strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Dean, Sub-Faculty of Translational Medicine and Public Health, you will work closely with Faculty and University leadership, government, industry, health services and international partners to strengthen research translation, policy impact and educational excellence. The role carries responsibility for a large and diverse academic workforce, significant financial resources, and an extensive portfolio of partnerships and programs.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of School, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership to advance the School’s research, education and engagement mission.
• Develop and articulate a shared vision aligned with Faculty and University priorities.
• Lead academic planning, resource allocation and operational performance across the School.
• Strengthen the School’s national and international reputation in public health and preventive medicine.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive and supportive culture for staff and students.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with government, industry, health services and global collaborators.
• Contribute actively to Sub-Faculty and Faculty-wide initiatives and leadership.

As a Professor, you will:

Maintain an active and internationally recognised research profile aligned with the Faculty’s research strategy. Provide academic leadership in teaching, curriculum development and research training. Mentor and support early and mid-career researchers and higher degree research students. Contribute to policy development and public health impact at national and international levels.

About You

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A doctoral qualification (or equivalent standing) in a discipline relevant to public health or preventive medicine.
• International recognition as a leading authority in public health, preventive medicine or a related field.
• A distinguished record of scholarly excellence, including high-impact publications and sustained research productivity.
• Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding and building research programs.
• Significant leadership experience within complex academic, research or health organisations.

Key Competencies

• A clear and compelling vision for the future of public health education and research.
• Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and manage substantial budgets.
• Strong strategic, financial and operational acumen.
• Outstanding communication, influence and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and mentoring.

Join Monash University

This is a compelling opportunity to lead at scale within one of the world’s most comprehensive health faculties and to influence public health outcomes locally, nationally and globally. You will work alongside outstanding clinicians, researchers and educators in an environment that values academic freedom, innovation and impact.

With access to world-class infrastructure, extensive partner networks and significant research capability, you will be empowered to shape the future of public health and preventive medicine.

Application Instructions

To apply and learn more about this opportunity and to submit your application, please visit our dedicated microsite: https://alumniglobal.com/job/head-of-school-of-public-health-and-preventive-medicine