Director of Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change
The University of Melbourne is seeking an internationally recognised academic leader to serve as Director of the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change (MCBC). Reporting to the Head of the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, you will provide strategic vision and leadership to enhance the Centre's research capacity, education programs, and engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing and implementing the vision and strategic objectives of MCBC
* Leading behaviour change research programs with measurable impact on policy, practice, and community outcomes
* Building collaborations nationally and internationally and securing competitive research funding
* Enhancing the Centre's teaching and research profile through program development and supervision of students
* Driving external engagement with government, industry, professional bodies, and community stakeholders
* Fostering a supportive and inclusive culture while mentoring early-career colleagues
Selection Criteria:
* A PhD in Psychology or a cognate discipline
* A distinguished record of applied psychology and behaviour change research, with publications in leading international journals
* Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary collaborations and secure significant competitive grant funding
* Strong academic leadership skills with experience mentoring staff and students
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills to build partnerships and foster collaboration
* Proven teaching excellence and a record of successful research supervision
What we offer:
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Applications close: Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 12:01 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
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