Head of School, Population Health – UNSW Faculty of Medicine & Health
UNSW
Sydney,
New south wales,
Australia
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Job posted on August 20, 2025
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Head of School, Population Health – UNSW Faculty of Medicine & Health
UNSW is one of the top 20 universities globally (QS rankings 2026); teaching and research institutions, driven by our new strategy, Progress for All. As UNSW sets its sights towards its 100-year anniversary, our mission and ambition is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. We aspire to this in the belief that a great university, which is a global leader in discovery, innovation, impact, education and thought leadership, can make an enormous difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
UNSW Medicine & Health is an international leader in learning, teaching and research, co-located with several of Australia’s finest hospitals, medical research institutes and health care organisations. It is a very exciting time to be joining the Faculty with our ambitions new Strategy, Progress in Health for all, that is soon to be launched and the new Health Translation Hub officially opening in November 2025.
UNSW Medicine & Health Faculty Brochure here
School of Population Health
At UNSW School of Population Health we believe everyone has the right to good health. We’re on a mission to address health equity no matter where a person lives. Will you join us?
We are one of the five Schools within UNSW Medicine and Health, and we are a leader in public health, health leadership and management and health systems strengthening. The School’s mission is to promote health, prevent disease and to strengthen health systems, and is at the forefront of research and education. It offers a broad array of post graduate course work Masters programs as well supporting postgraduate research degrees and is situated in the University’s new Health Translation Hub at our Kensington campus.
Why this role matters
This senior academic leadership role will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the School of Population Health. The role supports the Faculty Dean through the provision of creative leadership in the development and implementation of innovative teaching and learning offerings and research programs within the School and across the faculty, the effective alignment and integration of the School’s teaching and research across the broader faculty and its partners and the effective management of teaching and research quality and impact within the School aligned to the Faculty and UNSW strategic objectives
The role of Head of School reports to the Faculty Dean, Professor Cheryl Jones and has all Academic staff and the School Manager as direct reports.
Key Skills Required
Full details can be found in the position description.
UNSW Benefits And Culture
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How To Apply
Please click on Apply now to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Enquiries
Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Tuesday 30th September before 11.30pm, Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
APPLY NOW
Head of School, Population Health – UNSW Faculty of Medicine & Health
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week); Professor (Level E)
- Duration: Head of School appointment, 5 years initially plus Continuing substantive Professor of Population Health
- Remuneration: Attractive industry salary package (TFR from $322,691 - $348,855), plus relocation and visa sponsorship offered if required.
- Location: Health Translation Hub, UNSW Kensington, Sydney
UNSW is one of the top 20 universities globally (QS rankings 2026); teaching and research institutions, driven by our new strategy, Progress for All. As UNSW sets its sights towards its 100-year anniversary, our mission and ambition is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. We aspire to this in the belief that a great university, which is a global leader in discovery, innovation, impact, education and thought leadership, can make an enormous difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
UNSW Medicine & Health is an international leader in learning, teaching and research, co-located with several of Australia’s finest hospitals, medical research institutes and health care organisations. It is a very exciting time to be joining the Faculty with our ambitions new Strategy, Progress in Health for all, that is soon to be launched and the new Health Translation Hub officially opening in November 2025.
UNSW Medicine & Health Faculty Brochure here
School of Population Health
At UNSW School of Population Health we believe everyone has the right to good health. We’re on a mission to address health equity no matter where a person lives. Will you join us?
We are one of the five Schools within UNSW Medicine and Health, and we are a leader in public health, health leadership and management and health systems strengthening. The School’s mission is to promote health, prevent disease and to strengthen health systems, and is at the forefront of research and education. It offers a broad array of post graduate course work Masters programs as well supporting postgraduate research degrees and is situated in the University’s new Health Translation Hub at our Kensington campus.
Why this role matters
This senior academic leadership role will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the School of Population Health. The role supports the Faculty Dean through the provision of creative leadership in the development and implementation of innovative teaching and learning offerings and research programs within the School and across the faculty, the effective alignment and integration of the School’s teaching and research across the broader faculty and its partners and the effective management of teaching and research quality and impact within the School aligned to the Faculty and UNSW strategic objectives
The role of Head of School reports to the Faculty Dean, Professor Cheryl Jones and has all Academic staff and the School Manager as direct reports.
Key Skills Required
- A PhD in a relevant discipline area and an outstanding record in research in a relevant discipline as shown by attraction of research funding, publications, markers of esteem and evidence of impactful research translation
- A record of outstanding achievement, and leadership in a managerial role in a university, health system or professional setting.
- A distinguished record of academic excellence in contributions to teaching and learning with an outstanding contribution to teaching, at undergraduate and / or postgraduate levels.
- Highly desirable to have a track record of innovation in education and development of new programs.
- Successful interaction with relevant key stakeholders in the field, including national and international professional organisations, government
- Demonstrated capacity for leading conduct of research; delivery of education; and or the health/public health system and evidence of successful management of change and/or evidence of involvement in broader health system management.
Full details can be found in the position description.
UNSW Benefits And Culture
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How To Apply
Please click on Apply now to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Enquiries
Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Tuesday 30th September before 11.30pm, Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.