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. This role will 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.
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 have demonstrable experience leading complex academic units, strong strategic and operational capability, and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style. You will bring 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. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at in an email titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request."
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 .
Applications Close
Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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