Deputy Dean Rural and Remote Health (NT)
Deputy Dean Rural and Remote Health (NT)
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- Fiveyear contract FullTime
- Academic Level E $207075 pa Clinical Loading 17% super
- Location: Alice Springs or Darwin / Arrernte Country or Larrakia Country
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About the Role
Working closely with the Dean RRH and the leadership teams in SA and the NT the Deputy Dean RRH (NT) will be responsible for the implementation of initiatives in the Northern Territory aligned with the vision for Rural and Remote Health and the strategic priorities of the College of Medicine and Public Health and University. The Deputy Dean RRH (NT) will work collaboratively with the Dean RRH as well as academic and professional staff to ensure that the Rural and Remote Health vision and aligned objectives are achieved.
As a member of the RRH NT & SA Executive Team this position will contribute to the strategic leadership and management of the entire central Australian corridor and to the achievement of the strategic objectives of RRH endeavours. The Deputy Dean RRH (NT) will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing success of the Rural Remote programs and pursuing relevant growth opportunities in the NT.
For a full list of the key responsibilities of this position please refer to the position description.
About You
The Deputy Dean RRH (NT) is a leadership position that is vital to the success of the discipline and will require the services of a strong leader who has experience working outside of metropolitan areas. The successful candidate will have a great understanding of health and education systems across different environments and locations and they will also have experience managing teams across multiple campuses. This role requires inperson engagement and facetoface interactions with travel necessary across all NT campuses and locations.
To be successful in this role you will exhibit:
- Evidence of strong understanding of current Government rural and remote workforce and Indigenous health policies and priorities emerging issues and experience in working effectively with Indigenous peoples.
- Evidence of an outstanding level of achievement in research and/or education with a record of high calibre research and/or teaching outputs and significant record of success in winning nationally competitive grants and/or contracts.
- Evidence of an outstanding and distinguished record of achievement in developing strategic alliances and partnerships in delivering successful educational and/or research outcomes. Established collaborations in the Northern Territory (desirable).
- Outstanding negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to constructively challenge and engage others.
- Proven ability to translate strategic objectives and vision into deliverables that result in high performance outcomes in a demanding and complex global higher education environment.
- Identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person (desirable).
- Evidence of national standing in the discipline of rural/remote health and/or reputation in the Northern Territory (desirable).
It is essential that the successful candidate holds and maintains a valid drivers licence.
For a full list of the key capabilities of this position please refer to the position description.
Life at Flinders
Were transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary stimulating and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence innovation courage and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings borders and backgrounds ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We dont just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. Sowhy work at Flinders
- 17% Superannuation salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wide range of professional development activities and services
- We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
- Six weeks annual leave
Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT
Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program) provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SANT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the longterm and shortterm needs of the NT community.
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education research employment and wellbeing and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
- Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
- Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
- A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
- Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve or are likely to involve contact with a child to hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.
How to Apply and Information
- In addition to uploading your CV please submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
- For more information regarding this position please contact Professor Robyn Aitken.
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Wednesday 4 June 2025.
Please note late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages ethnicities abilities sexual orientations and gender identities.
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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
04 June 2025At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages ethnicities abilities sexual orientations and gender identities.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
