Director, Torrens AXIS Health Research Institute

Unique opportunity to influence Torrens University Australia research strategy while developing a thriving research culture that supports innovation, Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates, industry engagement and global collaboration.

About the role

Provide strategic leadership to one of Torrens University's health research institutes, driving research excellence, collaboration and real‑world impact. Oversee a community of high‑performing researchers, shape and grow recognised research programs across priority health and biomedical science disciplines, and work closely with Program Leads, Faculties and industry partners to strengthen research capability, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, secure funding and create meaningful partnerships.

Principal Accountabilities

- Strategic Research Leadership – program development, FoR alignment and research quality.
- Collaborative leadership and research ecosystem development.
- Complex project, cross‑team and partnership management.
- Industry engagement, translation and commercialisation.
- HDR environment and research training.
- Enabling platforms, digital health and AI‑enabled research.
- Governance, benchmarking, reporting and financial stewardship.

Other Accountabilities

- Lead research themes: Health with Public Health and Health Systems; and Biomedical Sciences with a focus on clinical sciences and cardiovascular and haematology.
- Advance research in areas such as chronic disease, implementation science, global public health, health prevention, population health, health policy, bioinformatics, statistical genomics, AI‑enabled health research, and medical device innovation.

Key Selection Criteria





- Exceptionally robust strategic leadership and visionary research capability.
- Distinguished record of research excellence, national or international recognition in a relevant health discipline, and evidence of high‑impact research performance.
- Proven ability to grow research income, partnerships, innovation and research impact.
- Demonstrated success building and leading high‑performing research teams, fostering collaboration, capability and a culture of excellence.
- Ability to inspire and influence across diverse academic disciplines and engage effectively with government, industry and the broader research community.
- Commitment to developing research talent and supporting researchers at all career stages.
- Strong understanding of research governance, quality frameworks, strategic planning and research performance, translating research into real‑world impact and innovation.

Benefits and Working Environment

- Perpetual, full‑time position based primarily at Flinders Street Campus, Melbourne with hybrid working arrangements available.
- Supportive culture that encourages bold, creative and courageous work, flexible hours and ways of working.
- Professional development opportunities, internal growth pathways and a positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

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📌 Director, Torrens AXIS Research Health Institute (Melbourne)
🏢 Strayer University
📍 Melbourne