* 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
* 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
* 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
* Salary packaging options.
* 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
* 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
* Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health and Medical Research)
Job no: 520475
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Health and Medical Sciences
Senior Academic Leadership appointment
Full-time appointment on a five-year fixed term basis
1.0 FTE commencing on 1 January 2026
Established in 1911, the University of Western Australia is a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight, and one of the country’s most innovative and ambitious institutions of higher education. Ranked in the Top 100 universities globally, it is committed to creating knowledge and transforming lives by way of leading-edge teaching, learning, and research activities, spanning a broad range of disciplines.
The University is seeking a seasoned academic leader to become the new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health and Medical Research). The successful candidate will be an accomplished academic and researcher with an exceptional record in health and medical research, and will possess significant leadership and management experience, capable of driving performance in a large, complex organisation.
Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)and encompassing a significant range of responsibilities, you will lead a UWA health and medical strategy developed in 2025, with opportunities to refine and influence this further. You will progress a whole of institution strategy to increase health and medical research funding, including in national, state and philanthropic competitive grant schemes.
You will demonstrate an understanding of the nuances of organisational culture and uplift, will implement strategic initiatives with measurable plans and indicators, and deliver on targets. A thorough knowledge of major issues in the health and medical research sector as relevant to higher education and Medical Research Institutes is essential.
You will drive collaborations with senior leaders in the DVCR Portfolio and across the University and engage in joint initiatives with the Office of Research. As a member of the Research Executive, you will represent the University or DVCR within governance structures of Joint Ventures and on other relevant committees and Boards.
Alternatively, to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Professor Anna Nowak by email toanna.nowak@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria .
Application Deadline:11:59pm AWST, Monday, 28 July 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the People and Culture team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Advertised: 30 Jun 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Jul 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
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