Director, Master of Public Health

Position Number: 0064263
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time/Part-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: Academic D – $175,858 – $193,740 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• Lead and coordinate the ongoing delivery of our Master of Public Health programs
• Be a part of the new and exciting endeavour to develop the Melbourne Online Master of Public Health programs alongside our existing offering
• 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
The Director, Master of Public Health is an important leadership role within the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health suite of education programs. The Master of Public Health is a flagship course at the University of Melbourne that is currently delivered in a dual delivery mode, in addition to a soon-to-be launched fully online mode. This position will lead and coordinate the ongoing delivery and quality assurance of our longstanding and high-quality dual delivery Master of Public Health, along with the new Melbourne Online Master of Public Health program. Whilst largely a leadership and management role, a direct teaching component is expected, alongside the supervision of capstone, honours, Masters and/or PhD students as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the development and delivery of the existing Master of Public Health, and the new Melbourne Online Master of Public Health programs
• Coordinating the preparation and delivery of evidence-informed lectures and seminars
• Contribution to the oversight, development and implementation of teaching and learning policies in the School, ensuring adherence across the teaching academic community

Who We Are Looking For
You possess teaching and learning qualifications or significant tertiary education experience, particularly in health promotion, public health, or a related discipline, together with strong evidence of a commitment to continuous improvement in education. You demonstrate original intellectual contributions to public health education and excel in developing innovative learning strategies. With excellent organisational and project management skills, you have successfully collaborated with multiple stakeholders to achieve effective teaching and learning outcomes.

You bring excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and coordination skills, enabling you to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, and grow and develop successful working relationships. Additionally, your ability to work independently and collaboratively, coupled with persistence in problem-solving, ensures the achievement of project goals and deadlines with high quality outputs.

You will also have:

• A PhD qualification in a public health or related health specialisation, together with appropriate teaching and research experience
• Experience in the supervision or co-supervision and mentoring of postgraduate students and other staff where appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve project goals and meet deadlines

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 – Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
www.mspgh.unimelb.edu.au

The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (MSPGH) is a respected leader in the field of public health education, research and knowledge exchange. The MSPGH was established in 2001 as the first school of its kind in Australia with a vision to make a difference in the population and public health sphere - building on the substantial assets of our University to advance public health in communities nationally and internationally - with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples.

Since its inception, the School has grown rapidly in size, scope and reputation and has consistently attracted leading academics and researchers who bring considerable skills, insights and expertise. We continue to attract increasing levels of competitive funding from governments and from a range of renowned philanthropic organisations and individuals.

The quality of MSPGH research is confirmed by the Academic Ranking of World Universities within which the University of Melbourne maintains its place as the top-ranked Australian university. The ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023 placed the University 16th in the world for Public Health and first in Australia.

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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen 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.