Dean (Academic), Griffith Health at Griffith University

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

Griffith Health advances knowledge and learning through innovation, practice-oriented education programs, high impact research and excellent partnerships with industry, the professions and community. Operating across four locations in south-east Queensland, our main campus is located within the fast-growing Gold Coast Health and Knowledge precinct and has close links to Gold Coast University Hospital, which hosts many of the 2000+ clinical placements we provide to our students.

The Dean (Academic) is an integral member of the Griffith Health leadership team, contributing to the development of Group Strategic and Operational Plans whilst leading the development of Group Workforce Plans. Working closely with the other Deans, and supporting the needs of the Heads of School, the Dean (Academic) will support and enable the delivery of outstanding learning, research and engagement across the Health Group.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build on existing world-class performance across the Group and its Health Clinics, whilst strengthening and broadening our footprint and culture of excellence. You will cultivate innovation and engagement, drive quality assurance and effective space utilisation, and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.

With the ability to contribute to Griffith Health decision-making, and as the standing deputy for the Pro Vice Chancellor (Health), candidates will have outstanding clinical academic and leadership credentials along with the collegial qualities to engage, influence and inspire others. You will also bring the energy and ambition to further enhance the reputation of our offering and our people.

To learn more about this unique leadership role, please contact our advising consultants, Alun Parry and Vicky Garvey at Boyden on +61 2 9225 7400 or [email protected].  

Applications close: 10 November 2025