Associate Dean Rural and Head of Rural Clinical Campuses, …, Adelaide

Overview Associate Dean Rural and Head of Rural Clinical Campuses, Faculty of Medicine & Health. Location: Regional NSW, Australia. Work type: Full Time, Part Time. Employment Type: Part-time (0.4 FTE) or increased FTE by negotiation at time of application. Level: Associate Professor – Professor (Level D-E). Duration: Associate Dean/Head appointment will be 3 years, plus a continuing substantive appointment. Remuneration: Competitive salary (level D or E depending on experience) plus 17% superannuation, leave loading and other loadings as applicable. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must have full rights to work in Australia. Preference for in office base at one of our major rural campuses (Wagga Wagga or Port Macquarie). Regular travel to rural campuses and occasional travel to metropolitan campuses. Responsibilities The role will provide senior academic and clinical leadership across the Rural Clinical Campuses within the School of Clinical Medicine. It includes:
- Delivering excellence and leadership with oversight of operations, stewardship and support of staff, medical education and research.
- Ensuring operational optimisation, quality, and developing strong relationships across rural campuses.
- Supporting integration of clinical practice, education, research and innovation within the rural environment.
- Contributing to the University’s objectives in addressing health needs in rural and regional communities.
- Collaborating with the Manager, Rural, RCC Directors of Medical Education (DoMEs) and other senior staff, Local Health Districts, hospitals, clinicians, and community partners to support rural medical education and healthcare research, staff capability and student experience. Qualifications and Experience Level D
- Medical qualification with current AHPRA accreditation, a higher degree or equivalent professional standing in a relevant discipline, with credibility in medical education and/or rural health and/or research.
- Clinically active in the rural healthcare environment with understanding of rural university operations and health systems, including Local Health Districts, hospitals and community-based healthcare.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical, academic and professional settings.
- Ability to work effectively with Campus DoME’s, School and Faculty leadership, health partners, students, staff and external stakeholders.
- Values-driven leadership focused on continuity, support and delivery during a transition period.
- Ability to manage budgets effectively in line with school and faculty strategic priorities. Level E (in addition to Level D)
- An established profile as a senior academic and clinical leader with sustained impact across education, research and health systems, including leadership at School, Faculty or University level.
- Experience providing strategic academic leadership at School, Faculty or equivalent level, including setting direction and balancing competing priorities.
- Experience overseeing significant budgets, including strategic resource allocation and financial sustainability.
- Ability to lead and develop senior academic and professional leaders, including succession planning and fostering a high-performance culture at scale.
- Strong communication, negotiation and influence skills for diverse environments. UNSW Benefits and Culture UNSW recognises staff contributions and offers benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours)
- Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport) How To Apply Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed. Provide a resume and a separate cover letter addressing the key skills and experience for the role as listed in the Position Description. Pre-Employment Checks Aligned with UNSW’s focus on safety, ethical conduct and integrity. Pre-employment checks may include:
- Aboriginality documentation
- National and international criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications and professional memberships
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments
- Medical checks and assessments Compliance with the necessary checks is a condition of employment at UNSW. Enquiries Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner – ; Professor Adrienne Torda, Head of School, Clinical Medicine – Applications Close Applications close Sunday 5 July before 11:30 pm Sydney time. UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ community members, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rwmes