Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor & Academic Lead (Public Health)
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Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University's values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place, communities and the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident, competent and resilient to be agents for change.
Job Description
The Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor & Academic Lead (Public Health) is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Health Group and play a significant role within the profession/discipline.
In this role they will make substantial distinctive contributions to teaching, research and engagement within the Public Health discipline. They will also make major original and innovative contributions to the field of expertise which are recognised as outstanding nationally or internationally.
In addition to the expectations associated with a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, as Academic Lead for the Public Health discipline they will provide leadership and management of the staff. They will be responsible for establishing and maintaining ongoing collaborative partnerships that support learning and teaching, research and service within public health, health professions and health care services as relevant to the discipline. The Academic Lead will also be a member of the School of Medicine and Dentistry's Executive.
The level of appointment with be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
This is a full-time, fixed-term (3 years) appointment, based at Griffith Gold Coast. As a multi-campus institution and a discipline that teaches across several campuses, it is the expectation that the successful candidate will work from other campus locations as required.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Senior Lecturer (Level C) range $138,702 - $159,936 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $162,281 - $187,125 per annum.
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Associate Professor (Level D) range $167,008 - $183,992 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $195,400 - $215,271 per annum.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this role you will hold:
* A doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing.
* Demonstrated experience in academic leadership in relation to teaching, research and scholarship, with a strong record of driving performance.
In addition to the above, you will bring:
* Proven academic leadership in teaching, research, and scholarship within Public Health.
* Experience supervising and mentoring academic and research staff.
* A student-centred approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality learning experiences.
* The ability to foster productive partnerships with industry, community, and professional bodies.
* A collaborative leadership style and the ability to contribute to strategic planning and academic governance.
Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
* Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
* Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
* Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
How to apply
At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
* A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description )
Visa sponsorship may be available to the successful candidate, if required.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Associate Professor Bernadette Sebar, School of Medicine and Dentistry at or Professor Julian Archer, Head of School at
For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at
Closing date: Monday, 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Education
* Industries
Higher Education
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