At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health economics research and shape strategic direction at a multidisciplinary centre.
- Company: Griffith University, a values-led organisation with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, fee discounts for postgraduate degrees, and corporate health discounts.
- Other info: Full-time position with opportunities for career growth and visa sponsorship available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in health economics and influence policy while leading a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Doctoral qualification in health economics and proven leadership in multidisciplinary research.
The Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE) within the School of Medicine and Dentistry is seeking a Professor in Health Economics and Director, Centre for Applied Health Economics. The Centre has a strong track record in policy-relevant health economics, evaluation and commissioned research. The successful candidate will join a collaborative research environment with opportunities to shape strategic direction, strengthen national and international partnerships, and increase CAHE's visibility and influence with government, professional, industry, community and university stakeholders.
This senior leadership role will provide academic, strategic and operational leadership for CAHE as a leading multidisciplinary centre focused on health economics, health technology assessment, commissioned research, translation and health system improvement. The successful candidate will support the Head of School and the Deputy Head of School (Research) in delivering the School's strategic research KPIs. They will provide academic leadership, fostering a culture of excellence in research, engagement and professional activities.
As Professor and Director, the successful candidate will:
- Set an ambitious strategic direction for CAHE that advances evidence-driven health economics research, evaluation and policy impact.
- Lead CAHE's research strategy, including grant pipelines, commissioned research priorities, impact pathways, performance indicators and annual review processes.
- Grow and diversify external income through nationally competitive grants, commissioned research, health technology assessment, evaluation and strategic partnerships.
- Build a high-performing, collegial and multidisciplinary research culture that supports staff capability, interdisciplinary collaboration and higher degree research training.
- Oversee efficient and scalable centre management, including governance, financial planning, workforce planning, project delivery systems and quality assurance.
- Maintain a high-quality personal research program with excellent publications, external research income, policy and system impact, and timely HDR completions.
This is a continuing, full-time position based at Brisbane South (Nathan); however, the successful candidate will be required to work across other campus or partner locations. Griffith University's campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
The full-time equivalent base salary for Academic Professor (Level E) is $222,445 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package is $260,261 per annum.
We are seeking applications from candidates who:
- Possess a doctoral qualification in health economics or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate a strong track record in health economics research, including high-quality publications, external research funding, policy or practice impact, and HDR supervision commensurate with appointment at professorial level.
- Have a demonstrated capacity to lead multidisciplinary teams, build strategic partnerships, manage complex programs of work and translate research into policy, practice and system improvement.
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- 50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Visa sponsorship may be available to the successful candidate.
Closing date: Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
Professor In Health Economics And Director, Centre For Applied Health Economics in Brisbane employer: Griffith University Employees, Location, Alumni
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