Department Head

4 days ago

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role

The University of Melbourne is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the position of Department Head for the Department of Rural Health. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping the department's strategic direction and ensuring its continued success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic advice and support to the Heads of Department and the Executive team across a wide range of business-related areas.
  • Act as the lead for business development, planning, financial management, and strategic frameworks, ensuring compliance with government reporting requirements and working closely with the Head of Department to ensure collaborative and transparent planning.
  • Ensure effective human resource management, offering high-level advice on HR matters such as workforce planning, performance management, recruitment strategies, and personnel management to the Heads of Department, Executive team, and supervisors.
  • Effectively motivate, coach, and manage professional staff, setting a clear vision, performance expectations, and professional development opportunities to create an engaged and high-performance team.

Requirements

  • A relevant postgraduate qualification in a related discipline, alongside extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven leadership experience within large, complex organisations, ideally in higher education, research, or health-related sectors.
  • Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience managing large, complex budgets with a history of ethical decision-making.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to address complex HR and operational issues quickly and effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic and operational business planning, including risk management, business continuity, and occupational health and safety frameworks.

About the Department of Rural Health

The Department of Rural Health is part of the prestigious Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne. With locations in Shepparton, Ballarat, and Wangaratta, as well as associations with over 40 rural towns in Victoria, we are dedicated to providing professional health education and research training in a rural context. Our mission is to grow and develop the rural health workforce. We achieve this through strong partnerships with the local community and healthcare providers, ensuring our programs remain relevant and connected.

What We Offer

In addition to the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, we offer a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. We are committed to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description for a confidential discussion.

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