Description

•         Lead a high-impact health service within a vibrant university community 
•         Great benefits, negotiable senior management salary (plus 17% Super)
•         Full Time, 5-years Fixed Term Opportunity 

About us:

The University of Canberra (UC) is deeply connected to our community, driven by a vision to empower, connect and share knowledge. Our Medical and Counselling Centre plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of students, staff, and the broader community.

About the role:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced clinical leader to join our executive team as Director, Medical & Counselling. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, this role leads the Centre’s strategic direction, governance, and operational excellence. You’ll advise senior leadership on health policy, risk, and wellbeing initiatives, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary clinical team
Ensure high-quality, integrated health services for students and staff
Advise on emerging health issues, risks, and policy development
Respond to critical incidents with professionalism and agility
Stay abreast of sector trends to position UC as a wellbeing leader
Contribute to university-wide health and wellbeing strategies
Maintain clinical practice to support continuity of care
Lead major health-related projects and initiatives

How to apply:

Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please align your application with the Position Description. To apply use this link

 Contact

For role-specific queries: Prof. Michelle Lincoln, Deputy Vice-Chancellor – DVC@canberra.edu.au 
For recruitment questions: Sandy Demeester-Pohl, Talent Solutions Manager – 02 6201 2133 or sandy.demeester-pohl@canberra.edu.au 
 

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 16 November 2025

Requirements

You are a strategic thinker and empathetic leader with clinical expertise and a passion for student and staff wellbeing. You bring strong governance skills and experience in integrated health service delivery, ideally in a university or similar setting.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Qualified specialist general practitioner with senior management experience

MBBS (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration
Demonstrated clinical leadership and mentoring capability
Knowledge of accredited medical practice standards
Experience managing health risks and critical incidents
Skilled in triaging and responding to urgent campus health issues 

UC offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored via our “Work at UC” site. Guided by our “Reconnected” strategy, we’re committed to innovation, equity, and accessibility—creating opportunities for meaningful change through education and research, both locally and globally. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Eligibility: Applicants must have valid working rights at the time of application. The successful candidate will undergo a police check as part of pre-employment screening.