Head of Medicine and Associate Dean

$215,589 (ALE), 17% Super + 5% Deputy Head of School loading + Clinical Loading
- 5 years, fixed-term, full-time opportunity (neg. 0.8FTE)
- Based at our vibrant Bentley campus

**Job Reference: 892543**

**Lead the Future of Medicine with Curtin University**

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to join us as the **Head of Medicine and Associate Dean** at the Curtin Medical School. This pivotal role provides an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on medical education, research, and health outcomes both locally and globally. You will lead the **Discipline of Medicine**, overseeing strategic initiatives, governance, administration and staff management, while advancing the development of rural health training programs and impactful research.

**Key Responsibilities**

As the Head of Medicine (Associate Dean), you will:

- **Provide Leadership**: Inspire and collaborate with diverse teams to drive the strategic vision of the Curtin Medical School and ensure alignment with the University’s core values**:Respect, Integrity, Courage, Excellence** and **Impact**.
- **Provide Strategic Direction**: Bring a future-focussed mindset and experience in navigating complex academic and clinical environments to deliver on the University’s strategic goals through thoughtful planning and innovative initiatives.
- **Promote Equity and Diversity**: Champion equity and diversity in all aspects of your leadership, advocating for inclusive policies and practices.
- **Strengthen Communication**: Foster open, transparent communication, demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills, and build strong internal and external networks.
- **Manage People**: Cultivate a positive and supportive culture, attract and empower top talent, and drive world-class performance within the Discipline of Medicine.
- **Build Credibility**: Enhance the reputation of the School within academia, industry and the wider community.
- **Drive Innovation**: Lead continuous improvement in research and innovation, ensuring the Discipline of Medicine stays at the forefront of academic excellence.
- **Provide a Global Perspective**: Promote the School’s role within a leading global university, creating opportunities for international collaborations and research excellence.
- **Strengthen Industry Ties**: Drive industry partnerships and promote greater engagement in research programs.

**What we’re looking for**
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A **doctoral degree in Medicine** (PhD, MD or DPhil) and **current Ahpra** **registration** as a medical practitioner.
- A demonstrated record of leadership in Medicine at the **state, national or international level**.
- Extensive **clinical and academic experience**, with understanding of issues challenging the delivery of rural and remote health, and an understanding of Aboriginal health issues.
- An **outstanding track record** in research, innovation, leadership or educational scholarship.
- High-level **communication and interpersonal skills**, with cross-cultural sensitivity, and demonstrated ability to foster a supportive working environment for staff and students.
- A commitment to upholding relevant **policies, procedures** and **legislation** in the execution of your role.

**About us**
**The Curtin Medical School comprises the Disciplines of Medicine, Medical Radiation Science, Pharmacy, Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science. It is one of four schools within the Faculty of Health Sciences, alongside two affiliated research institutes (the Curtin Medical Research Institute and the Curtin enAble Institute). The flagship Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program commenced in 2017, and is delivered predominantly in state-of-the-art clinical teaching and simulation facilities on the University’s Bentley campus.

The MBBS is the only undergraduate medical degree in Western Australia, and now enrols up to 120 new students each year, with preferential selection of students with a rural, Indigenous Australian or other equity background. Its unique curriculum and dynamic clinical placement program is driven by a future-focussed approach to medicine. In addition, the School has over 10 affiliated metropolitan hospital placement sites, along with health campuses in Midland (Perth) and Kalgoorlie (Goldfields, WA), is a member of the Rural Clinical School WA, and has close links with metropolitan and rural primary care and other community-based healthcare providers.

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**

**Join Us**

**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents**:

- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- A document addressing the Selection Criteria

If you are passionate about shaping the future of medical education and making a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you

**Applications close: Thursday 27 February 2025.**
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