Professor and Head of School Opportunities

Professor and Head of School Opportunities

School of Translational Medicine

School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health

Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences Monash University

Monash University is inviting applications for two senior academic leadership appointments within the Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences (MNHS). These are rare and influential opportunities to lead two of Australias most prominent hospital-precinct based schools at a pivotal moment for the Faculty.

Monash is a global researchintensive university ranked among the worlds best and MNHS is Australias largest and most comprehensive health faculty. Based in Melbourne a worldleading biomedical and lifestyle city our clinical schools operate at the forefront of discovery education and translational impact.

The Opportunity

This is a unique moment for MNHS with two Head of School appointments available across our major hospital-precinct based schools. The School of Translational Medicine sits within the SubFaculty of Translational Medicine and Public Health spanning The Alfred Peninsula Health and Cabrini Precincts. The School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health forms part of the SubFaculty of Clinical and Molecular Medicine anchoring Monashs academic partnership with Victorias largest health service. Together these Schools shape the Facultys clinical research education and innovation ecosystem.

About the Roles

Head of School School of Translational Medicine

The School of Translational Medicine leads worldclass programs in translational research clinical education and health innovation across multiple clinical precincts. As Head of School you will drive strategic growth strengthen partnerships and foster a highperforming academic community committed to improving health outcomes through discovery and translation. Learn more on our microsite.

Head of School School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health

The School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health is a major centre for discovery and clinical research medical education and health services innovation. As Head of School you will lead a diverse academic community embedded within Monash Health advancing excellence in clinical research teaching and partnershipdriven impact. A concurrent clinical appointment with Monash Health is expected. Learn more on our microsite.

About You

You are an accomplished academic leader with:

• an outstanding research profile and international reputation
• demonstrated capability in leading teams strategy and partnerships
• a commitment to excellence in clinical and translational research and education
• the ability to build strong relationships across health services government and industry

These capabilities equip you to guide a globally engaged clinical school and drive meaningful impact across research education and partnerships.

Apply Now

To explore these roles the Schools and life at Monash and in Melbourne please visit our dedicated microsites listed below.

Head of School School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health

Head of School School of Translational Medicine

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

For the Position Description enquiry details and the link to apply please visit our dedicated microsites listed below.

Head of School School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health

Head of School School of Translational Medicine

Applications Close:Wednesday 25 March 2026 11:55pm AEDT

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