Lead with Impact at UQ
Are you ready to shape the future ofbiomedical sciencesinAustralia and beyond? Join a globally recognised institution and lead a dynamic, high-performing team committed to improvinghealthin a changing and inequitable world.
About This Opportunity
The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of School, School ofBiomedical Sciences.This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving theSchool’sstrategic direction, fostering academic excellence, and cultivating impactful partnerships across sectors.
As Head of School, you will:
Lead a world-class team in delivering high-quality teaching, research, and engagement.
Shape the School’s next strategic phase, ensuring alignment with UQ’s vision and values.
Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to First Nations engagement.
Build and strengthen partnerships with alumni, government, industry, and community stakeholders.
Inspire a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teachingremainsour students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made acommitmentto making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greaterbenefitsof joining the UQ community include:
Being part of a Group of Eight university
Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
17.5% annual leave loading
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid on-site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
About You
You will hold a PhD in relevantbiomedicalsciencesdiscipline, along with an internationally recognisedtrack recordof research excellence andstrong teaching portfolio. This includes a substantial publication record in high-quality journals, a proven ability to secure competitive research funding, andeffective PhD supervision.
You are a values-driven leader with the strategic capability, emotional intelligence, and the ability to unite and inspire diverse teams. You foster a collaborative, inclusivecultureand lead with cultural awareness,demonstratinga strong understanding of the historical, social, and political contextsimpactingFirst Nations peoples.With strong external engagement skills,you’vebuilt productive relationships across industry, government, and professional bodies and understand how to position theSchoolfor long-term success and impact.
Enquiries
Ifyou’dlike to have a confidential discussion, please contact,Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisitionviatalent@uq.edu.au.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.We'rededicated toequity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community.We'recommitted to attracting,retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method tosubmityour application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contacttalent@uq.edu.au.
Other Information
The successful candidate maybe requiredto completea number ofpre-employment checks,includingright to work in Australia, criminalcheckand education check.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life inAustralia’s Sunshine State here.
UQ is committed to a fair,equitableand inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may faceadditionalbarriers and challenges which haveimpactedand/or continue toimpacttheir career trajectory. Candidates whodon’tmeet all criteria are encouraged to apply anddemonstratetheir potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performancerelativeto opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications closeSunday, 19 Aprilat 11.00pm AEST (R-62214).
