Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Monash University
Monash University is seeking an exceptional academic leader to serve as Professor and Director of the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (Monash BDI) and Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences. Based at our Clayton campus, this is a rare opportunity to lead one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic biomedical research and teaching environments, shaping the future of discovery science and education at a globally recognised institution.
Monash University is a global, research‑intensive university with a presence across Australia, Asia and Europe.
The Monash BDI brings together more than 120 research groups across interdisciplinary programs spanning Infection and Immunity, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Development and Stem Cells, Metabolism, Neuroscience and related areas. The School of Biomedical Sciences delivers discipline‑based education across biomedical science and contributes extensively to teaching across Monash’s health professional programs, supported by world‑class research and teaching infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership aligned with Sub‑Faculty, Faculty and University priorities
Lead academic planning, resource allocation and operational performance across the BDI and School
Strengthen research excellence through competitive grant success, interdisciplinary collaboration and high‑impact scholarly output
Provide leadership in teaching, curriculum development and research training
Build strong partnerships across Monash, government, industry, clinical networks and international collaborators
Lead and develop a large and diverse academic community, supporting staff capability, performance and wellbeing
Manage a significant budget and ensure effective stewardship of resources
About You You will be a distinguished academic with an international profile in biomedicine or a related discipline, recognised for outstanding scholarly achievement, research leadership and contributions to education. You will bring demonstrated experience leading complex academic units, strong strategic and operational capability, and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style. You will have a clear vision for the future of biomedicine in Australia and globally, and the ability to inspire and lead a large, multidisciplinary community.
Appointment This is a continuing professorial appointment, with the role of Director, Monash BDI and Head of School appointed for up to five years with the possibility of renewal.
How To Apply Your application should include:
A cover letter
A curriculum vitae
A statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria, as outlined in the Position Description
Diversity & Inclusion Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request" for a confidential discussion.
Pre‑employment Checks Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre‑employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Position Description Professor and Director, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, and Head of School, Biomedical Sciences
Enquiries Confidential enquiries may be directed to Professor Christina Mitchell at christina.mitchell@monash.edu
Applications Close Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:55pm AEST
Supporting a diverse workforce For instructions on how to apply, click on the "Apply" button above for the full position description and instructions on how to apply for Monash jobs.
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