Deputy Head, Department of Paediatrics

Job no: 0061589
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.2 FTE); Fixed-term until January 15th 2025
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Paediatrics, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Level C/ D– $140,433 to $161,926 p.a OR $169,094 to $186,288 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

• Leadership opportunity in academic paediatrics with prominent institutions at Melbourne Children’s Campus.
• Chance to shape education, research, and clinical care while preparing for senior roles.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-level leadership role within academic paediatrics. As the Deputy Head of Paediatrics, you’ll be part of a dynamic team at the Melbourne Children’s Campus, collaborating with leading institutions like the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. With a focus on education, research, and clinical care, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in child and adolescent health while preparing for future senior academic positions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assume senior leadership roles as agreed with the Head of the Department of Paediatrics,
• Provide leadership and foster excellence in areas of education and/or research as agreed with the Head of Department.
• Advocate for the delivery of high-quality programs which are evidenced-based, innovative and research driven.
• Contribute to academic leadership and innovation across the Melbourne Children’s campus.

Who We Are Looking For
You demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and leadership in paediatrics, driving discipline advancement. You foster innovation and mentorship, embodying selfless leadership and ethical values, valuing diversity.

You will also have:

• A medical qualification registrable with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Board (AHPRA)
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent qualification
• A research doctorate or equivalent research experience or qualification
• A track record of clinical excellence and credentials commensurate with the requirements for a senior clinical appointment at Royal Children’s Hospital, as demonstrated through training and/or clinical experience

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team –  Department of Paediatrics
The Department of Paediatrics, a flagship representation of the University’s partnership with the Royal Children’s Hospital, offers a unique opportunity for impactful work in child and adolescent health. With a diverse team of academic and professional staff, the department is dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and research. As a member of this department, you will contribute to shaping child and youth health policy at a national and state level, making a significant difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tara via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description