Position Number: 0065222
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time 0.7 FTE; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne Business School
Salary: Attractive Level E salary package (base salary $226,517) p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Inaugural leader of a world-class health leadership academy
- Shaping the future of global healthcare leadership
Opportunity
Are you an outstanding health leader ready to be the inaugural Director of the newly established Bastas Academy for Health Leadership (BAHL or the Academy). BAHL is a joint venture between the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and Melbourne Business School at the University of Melbourne. As the Director, you will focus on developing and supporting leaders to drive health sector excellence and innovation to address Australian and global healthcare challenges.
Leveraging the strengths of the Faculty MDHS and the Melbourne Business School (MBS), you will develop and implement a strategy to achieve the Academy’s mission of improving the impact of leadership across the health sector.
You will oversee the three strategic priorities of the Academy which are:
- Building leadership capability through tailored educational opportunities
- Fostering sector collaboration and innovation via alumni mentoring and industry partnerships
- Establishing industry and higher education partnerships for research and scholarship to drive advancements in healthcare.
About You
We seek a strategic, ethical leader with executive experience in health and higher education, excelling in collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. You are committed to excellence in learning, teaching, and interdisciplinary education, while navigating complex environments with integrity, influence, and a passion for driving positive outcomes across disciplines.
You will also have:
- A doctoral degree in a relevant field.
- A relevant international reputation in research and education and ability to establish the global standing of the Academy.
- Strong strategic, decision-making, and organisational skills to drive collaboration.
- Exceptional leadership in complex environments, fostering a collaborative culture.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
About Us
The Bastas Academy for Health Leadership (BAHL) is a newly established joint venture between the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and Melbourne Business School at the University of Melbourne. Launched in February 2025, the Academy aims to be an internationally leading hub for developing healthcare leaders and driving innovation in the sector. It has three strategic priorities: building leadership capability through education, fostering sector collaboration, and establishing research partnerships.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Employee Benefits
We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.
To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
How to apply
Your application submitted should include a Cover Letter, CV and document with responses against the selection criteria found in the Candidate Pack for the role (no longer than 4 pages).
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