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.
For more information, please see 
Candidate Information Booklet - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health and Medical Research).pdf
Alternatively, to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Professor Anna Nowak by email to anna.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.