Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation

Overview:

• Part-time (0.5 FTE), 3-year fixed term position 
• Salary Academic Level E ($227,847 p.a. pro rata for part-time) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Bundoora West campus, with work at other RMIT campuses and clinical partner sites as required

About the Role
Shape the research and innovation agenda of RMIT’s School of Medicine.

RMIT, in partnership with Northern Health and other stakeholders, is in the process of establishing a new progressive Medical School to train doctors of the future, driven by excellence through equity. The program combines the technological prowess of RMIT and the innovative and culturally diverse network of Northern Health to meet the needs of the communities we serve and address national health workforce needs.

As Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation, you will bring your research expertise and academic leadership to a role with scope to influence research excellence, research training and impact. Reporting directly to the Dean of Medicine and joining the School Executive, you will help shape and deliver RMIT’S Medical research vision, priorities and performance. 

This opportunity will appeal to an established clinician research leader who combines strategic vision with the ability to bring people and partnerships together. Working with the Dean, School Executive, academic leaders, research centres, institutes and external partners, you will develop and deliver the School’s research and innovation strategy. You will foster a collaborative culture of research excellence, grow interdisciplinary and translational research, and strengthen RMIT’s national and international reputation for research impact.

You will identify emerging research opportunities and build productive partnerships across RMIT’s interdisciplinary research community, Northern Health, the wider health sector, industry and community. By strengthening sustainable research capability and capacity, you will enable collaborations that translate discovery into improved health outcomes, inform policy and clinical practice, and deliver wider societal benefit.

Central to your leadership will be championing research excellence and innovation, supporting higher degree by research (HDR) students to succeed, and developing the research workforce. You will align these efforts with School, College and University priorities, helping build the people and capability that underpin lasting research impact.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Strong strategic leadership skills and demonstrated ability to build and lead transformational research initiatives and/or platforms for impact.
• A strong record of research, academic and professional achievement in an area relevant to the School, and the capacity to exercise research leadership to enhance the standing of RMIT nationally and internationally. 
• Demonstrated understanding of current/emerging government priorities and policies in relation to research and innovation. 
• Demonstrated capability in translating organisational goals into tangible impact through collaboration and innovation.
• High level interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiating skills including the ability to work effectively in a collegiate environment and to build productive relationships within the organisation and externally. 
• Demonstrated leadership in relation to University governance, financial management, quality, safety and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in establishing new programs, initiatives and platforms in line with organisational goals and optimising external partnerships, grant funding and research impact.

Essential

• Registered medical practitioner with valid and unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• PhD in a relevant discipline combined with knowledge and achievements that meet the professorial criteria.
• Demonstrated senior experience in clinical research and academic leadership.
• Demonstrated success in securing research funding through grants, partnerships and philanthropy.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Capacity to work across RMIT campuses and clinical partner sites as required.

Desirable

• Fellowship of a relevant medical college or equivalent professional body is highly desirable.
• An extensive record of scholarly achievement in medical research.
• Experience in research in artificial intelligence, virtual health or medical technology development.
• An active clinician with clinical responsibilities.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the RMIT STEM College

LEARN! GROW! DO!

Together transforming the world through STEM

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering,

mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before. STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff.  We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano

materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from

government and industry sources. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential.

For further information about the STEM College please visit the following site:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college

 In STEM we CARE – Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Empowerment

To Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter using the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page. In your covering letter, please address the following:

• Describe how you have used high-level interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills to work collaboratively and build productive relationships within and outside your organisation.
• Outline your research, academic and professional achievements relevant to the School, including your senior-level experience in clinical research and academic leadership. Use examples to show how you have improved research outcomes and how you would build on this experience to benefit the School and College and strengthen the School’s national and international standing.
• Provide examples of your senior-level experience in developing and establishing new programs or services, including the partnerships and infrastructure you built to support their delivery.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Melissa Serrurier via email melissa.serrurier@rmit.edu.au   

For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address.   

Position Description – Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation

Applications Close:

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.  All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.  Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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