Job no: 0002890 Salary: Level E Professor $217,805 plus clinical sessions at STVH Superannuation: Employer Contribution of 17% Working Hours: Full time 1.0 FTE Basis of Employment : Fixed-Term - 5 years
Opportunity
The Chair of Psychiatry at St Vincent's Hospital provides academic leadership in the discipline of psychiatry within the University of Melbourne, Department of Psychiatry.
The Chair will be expected to make innovative and distinctive contributions in the areas of academic leadership, research, teaching and learning, and to build successful partnerships. They will also collaborate effectively with other research groups and partners to enhance and foster excellence in psychiatry.
Contributing to teaching excellence in the Department's teaching programs, including the flagship Master of Psychiatry course and the mental health rotation in the Doctor of Medicine, you will be an eminent authority in psychiatry, encompassing research best practice and application.
The position is located within the Mental Health Unit at St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy.
Professors at the University of Melbourne also provide transformational leadership and dedicated service for the University and the broader community beyond their leadership within their academic fields and disciplines.
About you
You will be an outstanding leader experienced in improving the quality of psychiatry in education and training, you can set direction, and lead original, innovative and distinguished research programs that have demonstrable impact that is of benefit to society.
You will possess;
For further information refer to the attached PD brochure.
The faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Faculty is deeply committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment that welcomes and values all people. We firmly believe that diversity, including in senior leadership, is essential to our Faculty's continued success.
About Us
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
St Vincent's Health Australia (SVHA) is the largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider in Australia today. We enjoy national and international recognition for leadership in clinical practice, education and medical research.
SVHA operates six public hospitals, 10 private hospitals and 20 aged care facilities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Our close partnerships with other research bodies, universities, and health care providers contribute to our consistent reputation for achieving incredible health outcomes benefiting all Australians. https: // www. svhm.org.au/
Department of Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne was established in the 1960s. It is one of the largest Departments in the Melbourne Medical School. There are about 120 academic and professional staff, 140 honorary staff and 50 students pursuing research degrees from Honours, Masters, and PhD programs. A further 240 students are enrolled in graduate coursework programs, including the flagship Master of Psychiatry program. https: // medicine.unimelb.edu.au/school-structure/psychiatry
Employee Benefits
We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.
To find out more, go to https: // about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
How to apply
Your submitted application should include a cover letter and your CV along with your responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.
Advertised: 20 Nov 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Jan 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time