Overview

Shape the future of Medical Radiations through senior academic leadership within the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. Full‑time, 3‑year fixed‑term Discipline Lead role, with an underlying continuing Associate Professor/Professor position.

Salary: Academic LevelD ($176,883–$194,868p.a.) or Academic LevelE ($227,847p.a.) + 17% superannuation. Flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

The Discipline Lead is responsible for shaping the strategic direction, academic quality, research performance and external engagement of the Medical Radiations discipline. The role provides people leadership and discipline‑specific governance across education, research and professional practice, focusing on strengthening program quality, student outcomes, accreditation readiness, workforce relevance and academic culture.

Key responsibilities include:

- Develop and implement the strategic vision for Medical Radiations in alignment with School, College and University priorities.
- Lead people management, governance and quality assurance of award programs, curriculum, student experience and accreditation processes.
- Build and sustain research engagement by connecting staff with productive networks, supporting emerging scholarly activity, and strengthening partnerships with clinical, industry, government and professional bodies.
- Support academic staff, foster a high‑performing culture, and contribute to teaching, research supervision and student readiness for professional practice.
- Contribute to financial, governance, workload, quality and compliance processes at the departmental and School levels.
- Represent Medical Radiations in external committees, professional bodies, and at conferences, enhancing the discipline’s profile.

Key Qualifications

- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and review Medical Radiations award programs, curriculum quality,



student experience, accreditation requirements and continuous improvement in learning and teaching outcomes.
- Evidence of strategic academic leadership within a discipline, School or University setting, with support for a positive and inclusive culture.
- National distinction and an internationally recognised profile in research, scholarship or translational practice relevant to Medical Radiations, including medical imaging, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, clinical education or a closely related field.
- Proven ability to build and sustain research activity, attract external funding, develop research teams and strengthen partnerships with clinical, industry, government or professional bodies.
- Experience mentoring higher degree by research candidates in Medical Radiations, health sciences or related areas to support strong research outcomes.
- Experience leading improvements in teaching quality, assessment, simulation, clinical learning and student readiness for professional practice.
- Demonstrated contribution to financial, governance, workload, quality and compliance processes within a university setting, preferably in a health discipline with clinical education, accreditation or placement requirements.
- High‑level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including effective collaboration with senior leaders, academic teams, clinical partners and external stakeholders.

Mandatory Qualifications

- PhD or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

Equal Prospect

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all staff and students. All applicants are encouraged to apply, including those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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📌 Discipline Lead, Medical Radiations (Melbourne)
🏢 Rmit University
📍 Melbourne