The Opportunity
- A senior academic leadership role within UNSW Medicine with overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the School of Health Sciences.
- 3-year Fixed Term, Full-time position
- Academic Level C - E
The School of Health Sciences is newest School in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, emerging from the Faculty’s Health 25 Strategy. The School of Health is a teaching-focused School and will have an emerging portfolio of new educational programs within the fields of allied health sciences focused initially on physical activity and exercise.
The Head of the School (HoS) is a senior academic leadership role within UNSW Medicine with overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the School of Health Sciences. The HoS supports the Faculty’s 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 effective alignment and integration of the School’s teaching and research across the broader faculty and its partners and the effective management of teaching and research quality and impact within the School aligned to the Faculty’s Health 25 Strategy and UNSW strategic objectives
UNSW’s aspiration is to continuously improve the university’s position as a leading research intensive university in Australia and a peer in good standing with the best globally. The strengths of UNSW are built on traditions of the highest academic standards, a record of instigating industry and community partnerships and a history of engaging internationally. The UNSW Strategic Intent reflects the fundamental mission of education, research and community engagement.
The School operates within the Faculty and is the critical work unit responsible for delivery of academic priorities of the University and in interactions with students, alumni, industry, government, professional bodies and the community.
Within this complex operating model, the Head of School provides leadership to a group of academic and professional staff who assist in carrying out the work of the School.
The Head of School reports directly to the Faculty Dean (or the Dean's delegate) to shape and realise the strategic priorities and performance of the university. The Head of School has Heads of Department and the School Executive (including the School Manager) as direct reports.
The academic staff of the School report to the Head of School who is supported by the School leadership team which could include a School Manager, Deputy Head of School, Academic Governance Committees, Academic Convenors and Academic Co-ordinators. The School Manager is responsible for the administrative and operational management of the School in collaboration with the Head of School and Faculty Executive Director
Please see the attached position description for a full list of responsibilities. 
Head of School of Health Sciences PD
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline area and an outstanding teaching and/or research record as evidenced by student satisfaction and/or publications in top tier journals, their impact and connection to independent.
- A record of outstanding achievement in a leadership role in a professional, Allied Health Medical Research or University setting.
- A distinguished record of academic excellence in allied health sciences, with an outstanding contribution to teaching and/or research at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- An ambitious outlook for an emerging School and a proven ability to implement and steer large School-based initiatives in line with the Faculty’s Health 25 Strategy.
- A growth mindset, focusing on ambitious development plans, fostering staff capabilities and a collaborative culture embedded in inspiration.
- An entrepreneurial style, a tolerance for ambiguity, and a passion for the missions of education, research, community engagement and the healthcare system
- Energy, diplomacy with strong skills in analysis and change management. Proven ability to mentor and motivate diverse teams to achieve a high-performance culture, develop future leaders and manage under-performance
- Successful interaction with relevant professional organisations and/or evidence of involvement in broader health system management.
- Demonstrated capacity for leading change in the delivery of education, conduct of research, and the health system at clinical, research or education level.
- A track record of innovation in education and development of new programs
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability and capacity to direct and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the safety management system.
Desirable:
- A proven ability to attract research and/or philanthropic funding
- Successful interaction with relevant professional organisations and/or evidence of leadership in broader health system management
- A track record of innovation in education and development of new programs
Please click Apply to submit your application online. Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact (for job related questions)
Merita O’Connell – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55pm, 25th February 2021
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
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