Strategic Leader, Research — Deputy/Associate Dean

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% super

Visa sponsorship & relocation support

Job summary

University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health seeks an outstanding academic leader to provide strategic leadership across its research portfolio. The Deputy Dean (Research) / Associate Dean (Research) will shape research priorities, drive performance, collaboration and impact, and align with Strategy 2032 to enhance national and international standing.

The role demands a distinguished research record, capability to build partnerships, and a commitment to a high-performing, inclusive

Qualifications

• PhD with distinguished research and competitive funding history.
• Proven leadership in a university or research setting.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of research funding, impact and governance.
• Excellent relationship-building across disciplines and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Faculty-wide research priorities.
• Drive research investment, capability building and governance.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing research culture.
• Build strategic partnerships locally and internationally to translate research.

Skills

PhD in field

Academic leadership

Strategy development

Research funding

Stakeholder collaboration

Research culture

Partnership development

Strategic advising

Education

PhD

Job description

University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health seeks an outstanding academic leader to provide strategic leadership across its research portfolio. The Deputy Dean (Research) / Associate Dean (Research) will shape research priorities, drive performance, collaboration and impact, and align with Strategy 2032 to enhance national and international standing.

The role demands a distinguished research record, capability to build partnerships, and a commitment to a high-performing, inclusive