Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation
Shape the research and innovation agenda of RMIT's new School of Medicine as Deputy Dean.
Best for:Best for experienced clinician researchers with strong academic leadership and strategic partnership-building experience in medical education or healthcare.
Overview
RMIT University is seeking an experienced clinician research leader to serve as Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation for its newly established School of Medicine in partnership with Northern Health. In this part-time, 3-year fixed-term leadership role, you will help shape and deliver the School's research vision, foster interdisciplinary and translational research, and strengthen institutional partnerships. You will work closely with the Dean and School Executive to build research capability, support higher degree research students, and drive impactful health outcomes. The ideal candidate will combine strategic leadership with a strong academic record in medical research and active clinical credentials.
What you'll do
- Drive the development and execution of the School's research and innovation strategy in alignment with university and college priorities.
- Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing research culture, encouraging interdisciplinary and translational research initiatives.
- Build and nurture strategic partnerships across the university, clinical partner sites like Northern Health, industry, and the broader health sector.
- Mentor and support higher degree by research (HDR) students and academic staff to enhance research capacity and career development.
- Identify emerging research opportunities and secure external grant funding, philanthropic gifts, and collaborative funding streams.
- Contribute to executive governance, financial management, quality assurance, and accreditation standards within the School.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant discipline combined with knowledge and achievements meeting professorial criteria
Language: English; professional proficiency
Instruction: English
Publications: Extensive record of scholarly achievement in medical research appropriate for a professorial level
- Demonstrated senior experience in clinical research and academic leadership
- Proven track record of securing research funding through competitive grants, partnerships, and philanthropy
- Strong strategic leadership skills with experience building transformational research initiatives
- Comprehensive understanding of current and emerging government priorities in research and innovation
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills for fostering collaborative internal and external relationships
- Registered medical practitioner with valid and unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Must be eligible to work in Australia
- Must pass a Working with Children and National Police Check
- Must complete a gender-based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-19
Submit your CV and a structured covering letter through the online application portal. Your covering letter must explicitly address the selection criteria regarding communication skills, academic achievements in clinical research, and experience in establishing new programs.
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- Cover letter
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