Overview

Part-time (0.5 FTE), 3-year fixed term position Salary Academic Level E ($227,847 p.a. pro rata for part time) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based At the Bundoora West campus, with work at other RMIT campuses and clinical partner sites as required

About the Role

Shape the research and innovation agenda of RMIT’s School of Medicine. RMIT, in partnership with Northern Health and other stakeholders, is in the process of establishing a new progressive Medical School to train doctors of the future, driven by excellence through equity. The program combines the technological prowess of RMIT and the innovative and culturally diverse network of Northern Health to meet the needs of the communities we serve and address national health workforce needs.

As Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation, you will bring your research expertise and academic leadership to a role with scope to influence research excellence, research training and impact. Reporting directly to the Dean of Medicine and joining the School Executive, you will help shape and deliver RMIT’S Medical research vision, priorities and performance. This opportunity will appeal to an established clinician research leader who combines strategic vision with the ability to bring people and partnerships together.

Working with the Dean, School Executive, academic leaders, research centres, institutes and external partners, you will develop and deliver the School’s research and innovation strategy. You will foster a collaborative culture of research excellence, grow interdisciplinary and translational research, and strengthen RMIT’s national and international reputation for research impact.



You will identify emerging research opportunities and build productive partnerships across RMIT’s interdisciplinary research community, Northern Health, the wider health sector, industry and community.

By strengthening sustainable research capability and capacity, you will enable collaborations that translate discovery into improved health outcomes, inform policy and clinical practice, and deliver wider societal benefit.

Central to your leadership will be championing research excellence and innovation, supporting higher degree by research (HDR) students to succeed, and developing the research workforce. You will align these efforts with School, College and University priorities, helping build the people and capability that underpin lasting research impact.

Responsibilities and Requirements

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

- Strong strategic leadership skills and demonstrated ability to build and lead transformational research initiatives and/or platforms for impact.
- A strong record of research, academic and professional achievement in an area relevant to the School, and the capacity to exercise research leadership to enhance the standing of RMIT nationally and internationally.
- Demonstrated understanding of current/emerging government priorities and policies in relation to research and innovation.




- Demonstrated capability in translating organisational goals into tangible impact through collaboration and innovation.
- High level interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiating skills including the ability to work effectively in a collegiate workplace and to build productive relationships within the organisation and externally.
- Demonstrated leadership in relation to University governance, financial management, quality, safety and accreditation standards.
- Demonstrated record of achievement in establishing new programs, initiatives and platforms in line with organisational goals and optimising external partnerships, grant funding and research impact.

Essential Requirements

- Registered medical practitioner with valid and unrestricted AHPRA registration.
- PhD in a relevant discipline combined with knowledge and achievements that meet the professorial criteria.
- Demonstrated senior experience in clinical research and academic leadership.
- Demonstrated success in securing research funding through grants, partnerships and philanthropy.
- Eligibility to work in Australia.
- Capacity to work across RMIT campuses and clinical partner sites as required.
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

Desirable

- Fellowship of a relevant medical college or equivalent professional body is highly desirable.
- An extensive record of scholarly achievement in medical research.
- Experience in research in artificial intelligence, virtual health or medical technology development.
- An active clinician with clinical responsibilities.

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