Head, Melbourne Dental School

**Job no**: 0043651
**Location**:Parkville
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**School**:Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
**Salary**:Level E - $226,517 p.a. plus 17% super

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking to appoint the next Head of the Melbourne Dental School. We are looking for a visionary and strategic leader who respects our past and will work collaboratively to guide the school into the future.

**About The University of Melbourne**
Situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Bunurong, Yorta Yorta, and Dja Dja Wurrung peoples, the University of Melbourne is a place of discovery and enquiry. Our purpose is to benefit society through transformative education and research.

Established in 1853, we are one of Australia’s oldest universities and the first in Victoria. Today, our vibrant community comprises over 52,000 students, including 41 percent international students from 150 countries. Our students are supported by 10,000 academic and professional staff. This diversity of experience, backgrounds, and perspectives of all members of our community enriches the fabric of our university.

**About the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences**
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty renowned for its research excellence, teaching, training, and policy leadership across the breadth of medical, biomedical and health science fields.

Led by the Dean, Professor Jane Gunn, the faculty is Australia’s overall leader in clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences, and sits at the heart of a flourishing ecosystem of globally recognised health and biomedical organisations across Victoria.

We are based in Parkville, with a thriving rural health campus in Shepparton. The faculty comprises six schools and 41 departments, centres and institutes. It employs more than 2,750 FTE staff members and has a large and committed community of honorary members. It educates around 11,000 students each year, offers over 140 courses, and is a significant research contributor to the University of Melbourne.

**About the Melbourne Dental School**
The Melbourne Dental School is at the forefront of oral health education and research, directly impacting patients, health policy, and industry sector. With a rich history as a school, we continue to build on this strong foundation to address the needs of oral health in a rapidly changing world.

Our world-class education and research set the standard in the field, with dedicated teaching clinics designed to master person-centred, evidence-based dentistry and oral health. Our research is not only integral to our academic programs but is globally recognised, spanning various pioneering areas through our three divisions and four major research groups.

Join us in a dynamic, state-of-the-art facility where innovation and leadership in oral health are at the core of what we do. You'll benefit from modern simulation labs, clinical training areas, and dedicated research centres that support cutting-edge research and high-quality education.

**About the Head of School opportunity**
The Head of School through effective leadership will ensure that the activities of the Melbourne Dental School align to the implementation of the Advancing Health and Advancing Melbourne 2030 agenda for the faculty and the University. Translating the strategic agenda to meaningful work is key to success.

The role requires an ethical and insightful leader to align teams of academics and professionals locally and globally to collaborate around a common purpose. The leader will continue to foster a values-based culture of innovation, inclusivity, and creativity to enhance the research performance of the Dental School and the Faculty and to achieve excellence in teaching and research outcomes.

The successful applicant will be offered an initial five-year term and will also hold a professorial appointment within the school. The Head of School reports to the Dean and is a member of the Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Faculty Executive team.
- Joining the academic circle at the University of Melbourne offers opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and scholarly endeavours that contribute to advancing knowledge and shaping the world’s future. It’s a chance to collaborate with diverse minds, contribute to innovative research, and be a part of a community committed to making a positive difference._

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**Advertised**: 02 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Applications close**: 29 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time