Head Of School And Dean (Health And Medical Sciences)

• Leadership opportunity to support the growth of contemporary school
• Engage with local industries, schools and communities
• Shape strategic direction and outcomes

School of Health and Medical Sciences

• Leadership opportunity to support the growth of contemporary school
• Engage with local industries, schools and communities
• Shape strategic direction and outcomes

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is seeking an outstanding individual as our new Head of School and Dean, who has a passion for continued innovation to ensure the education of our upcoming future health and medical leaders is of the highest standard and our research contributes to improved health outcomes for our communities.

The UniSQ School of Health and Medical Sciences continues to forge ahead establishing a contemporary program portfolio with a number of exciting developments including expansion of our allied health suite of programs. The School partners with other health stakeholders in our region to improve the health of our outer urban, regional and rural communities through research and workforce development.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs), and as a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Group, the Head of School and Dean will drive the quality and performance of learning and teaching across programs, whilst working collaboratively to strengthen the School’s research in its key priority areas. The Head of School is also responsible for active engagement and participation with stakeholders, research partners, schools and the community to raise the profile of the School.

We are searching for a collegiate leader with the ability to build and nurture a team of high performing researchers and teachers. With superlative communication and influencing skills, the Head of School will foster relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, including health stakeholders, schools and the community. With a strong track record in academic leadership, the Head of School will demonstrate scholarly success in a relevant discipline and capacity to provide leadership to our biomedical science and allied health programs. Outstanding strategic and leadership skills will be essential, with the ability to develop and communicate a vision, building and uniting interdisciplinary teams, managing resources and promoting the profile of the School and the University more broadly, particularly at its intersection with regional Australia. A PhD in a relevant discipline is essential.

The University

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021 - 2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

Industry booms, rapid job growth, shorter work commutes, and a quality and ease of lifestyle that is the envy of most are just some of the reasons why South-East Queensland is fast becoming the ideal place to live and work for many. An with WiFi coverage enables employees to travel easily between UniSQ locations. Free on-campus parking is also available.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences. Applications are supported and encouraged from all diversity groups.

For any enquiries, please contact the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) on or (07) 4631 2528

Reference Number: 0449_12/22

Term: Full-time, Fixed-Term (5 year) Executive Appointment

Salary: A competitive executive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Location: Ipswich campus-based position, with regular travel to our Toowoomba campus.

Closes: 11.30pm, Sunday 18 December 2022

At UniSQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision making.

If you know that this role is right for you, we invite you to submit your current resume/CV together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your relevant skills and experience relative to the ‘essential criteria’ in the position description. For more information on “ please refer to