Dean (Research), Griffith Health

Griffith Health is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse health faculties, recognised for innovation and excellence in health education and research. Comprising five schools, Griffith Health is ranked Australia’s top university for Nursing and Midwifery (2025 Shanghai Global Ranking) and Queensland’s top university for overall student experience in Pharmacy (2026 Good Universities Guide). We have also achieved five stars for graduate employability in the prestigious QS Stars ratings.

Griffith Health advances knowledge and learning through practice-oriented education, high-impact research, and strong partnerships with industry, the professions and the community. Operating across four locations in south-east Queensland, our principal campus is located within the rapidly expanding Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, with close links to Gold Coast University Hospital, supporting more than 2,000 clinical placements annually.

About the opportunity
The Dean (Research) leads research within Griffith Health and develops strategies and plans to achieve the group’s targets and the University’s Research Plan including building research excellence within the group. Reporting to the Pro Vice Chancellor of Griffith Health, the Dean (Research) works closely with the Dean (Academic), Dean (Learning and Teaching), Research Centre/Institute Directors and Heads of School, and Deputy Heads of School (Research) in the group to integrate research, learning and staffing strategies in addition to developing and fostering engagement with industry, government and communities.

About you
As Dean (Research), you will be an established research leader with an international reputation and highly developed skills in building both internal and external relationships and an ability to develop and lead a holistic strategy across a diverse academic group. You will have outstanding influencing skills and the ability to develop high quality research training programs and build research capability within a performance-focused environment. You will be known for your collaborative approach and ability to successfully lead and facilitate multidisciplinary research projects.

Learn more about this opportunity here.

How to Apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

If you are seeking an exciting new challenge and a leadership role where you can make an impact, then we would like to hear from you.

Applications should include:

• Full name, mobile phone number and email address
• A covering letter addressing your suitability for the role
• Curriculum vitae

To learn more about this unique leadership role, please contact Professor Analise O’Donovan, Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) via email [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]. 

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 March 2026