Centre for the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH)
Lead a Centre committed to translating research into policy and practice to impact economic, social and health outcomes.
Shape the future of CBEH and help improve healthcare service delivery and population health outcomes across Australia
Closing date: 22 August 2024 at 11pm AEST.
Centre for the Business and Economics of Health
The University of Queensland's Centre for the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH) applies economics and business expertise to inform decisions for better health outcomes. Through priority-led research and thought leadership, CBEH researchers analyse critical issues and influence improvements across the range of health and healthcare settings.
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) and the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (HaBS) – which as of January 2025 will formally be the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS) – are jointly recruiting a Director for the Centre.
CBEH is supported by the generosity of UQ alum Paul Taylor and his family, who sponsor the Director and Taylor Family Chair position.
About This Opportunity
As the Director, you will lead and manage CBEH to advance research, educational and consultancy activities with health organisations, service providers and academic collaborators in the Centre's primary focus areas:
Efficient and effective healthcare technologies;
Enhanced models of care and prevention; and
Future-focused health workforces
You will strive for impact in enhancing efficiency, innovation, effectiveness and equity in healthcare systems, and examining the effects of economic and social factors and the behaviour of individuals organisations and institutions on health.
This is a prestigious endowed position that provides a permanent source of funding to further research towards an economically sustainable healthcare system and improved population health and wellbeing. It is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding research leader to champion the contributions of business and economics to enhancing health practice and performance, with a strong focus on translational impact, in Australia.
Key responsibilities as the Director include, but are not limited to:
Research Leadership : Innovate and manage the Centre's strategic initiatives, enhance research strengths, foster collaborations, set performance standards, and secure funding.
Teaching Excellence : Work with the BEL and HMBS Faculties to translate the knowledge and expertise of CBEH researchers into relevant academic teaching programs and oversee the development of short courses and/or executive education programs administrated by CBEH or its partners.
Supervision and Development : Guide a multidisciplinary team of researchers and professionals to enhance the University's research impact in health economics and business. Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities, facilitate internal and external engagement
Citizenship and Service : Exemplify UQ values, build strategic relationships, and represent the Centre in committees and networks.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world- class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, and genuine career progression opportunities.
About You
We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record in partnership building and successful entrepreneurial and innovative approaches in alliance with either the private or public sectors, or both. You will have recognition as a leading authority in a field of expertise relevant to the centres research areas.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of successful development and implementation of strategies that create a strong external profile with industry, government and other research organisations, nationally and internationally. You will have strategic skills including the ability to develop, articulate and sustain a shared vision and to implement it to achieve real outcomes.
The Director will have a demonstrable capacity to work effectively with senior colleagues across the university, and within governance frameworks (including committee and board structures), informing decision-making processes as part of a management team.
For a full list of responsibilities and selection criteria, please see the appointment booklet below.
What We Can Offer
The Director and Taylor Family Chair role is a full-time, fixed term position for five (5) years at Research Academic Level E. A continuing, underlying Professorial position may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Terms and conditions of employment, such as strategic start-up packages, will also be negotiated.
The base full-time equivalent salary will start from $208,288 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will start from $243,697 per annum.
Relocation
The University will meet all reasonable removal and establishment expenses. In the case of an interstate or international appointee, an accommodation allowance may be available for a limited period. Details will be negotiated as part of the contract of employment.
For further information about UQ's benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 - 2021.
Appointment Booklet
Director, CBEH Booklet
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Professor Andrew Griffiths (Executive Dean, BEL Faculty) or Professor Louise Hickson AM (Executive Dean, HaBS Faculty)
For general queries, please contact Caylee-Jade Eve, Principal Advisor at [email protected].
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the “About You” section of the attached booklet,
Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume'.
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline.
Other Information
Sponsorship : Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
Background Checks : All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected].
If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close 22nd August 2024, 11pm (AEST). Job reference number R-40336