INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF

DIRECTOR (DEAN), ANU MEDICAL SCHOOL

ANU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Closing Date: 12 October 2016 CONTENTS

Message from the Vice-Chancellor 3 About the ANU Medical School 4 The Australian National University - Overview 6 University Colleges 7 Organisational Structure 8 Quick Statistics 9 The role of Director (Dean), ANU Medical School 10 Selection Criteria 11 Application Information 12 Why choose 13

2 MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

Since its founding 70 years ago The Australian National University (ANU) has led the nation in delivering research that has changed the world. We have helped the nation create inspired programs and public policy that has improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in and the region. And we have done this while providing our students with an education that is second to none. Many of the world’s finest researchers, most exemplary teachers and alumni who have become leaders in international governments, public service and businesses have once called ANU home. It is and has always been an exciting place to be. It is a place where people come to learn how to change the world. All great nations need a great university and ANU provides Australia with a university that is equal to the great universities of the world. A centre of learning and research that sits at the forefront of international scholarship. The University is set in beautiful grounds close to the heart of the national capital city of Canberra and Parliament House. As the national university, our researchers have a special relationship with the Commonwealth Government, providing expert advice to Australia’s leaders and decision makers, to ensure the advancement of the Australian nation. So it gives me great pleasure to introduce ANU to you. As a prospective candidate for the Director, ANU Medical School you have a great opportunity to join our community. To keep delivering on the vision of the University, we need the best staff to accompany us on the journey. We are seeking bright and talented people to join us as we work hard to retain our place among the world's greatest universities. We are looking for people who find true joy in research, in following an idea to see where it will lead because it is exciting. For teachers who know what it is to truly inspire others, who take huge satisfaction in the moments where students finally understand a difficult concept or solve a great problem. We seek people with passion, who want to go beyond established boundaries and forge new paths to the future. So if you would like the opportunity to be extraordinary, then ANU will nurture you to achieve your potential. I look forward to receiving your application. For more information on our Vice-Chancellor's vision for the University, please click on the link below: http://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/a-vision-for-the-future

Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC Vice-Chancellor and President

3 ABOUT THE ANU MEDICAL SCHOOL

The ANU Medical School is committed to providing an The ANU Medical School is the only medical school in environment that fosters excellence and creativity in our Canberra and it enjoys partnerships with the Canberra future doctors, health professionals, clinical researchers Hospital and Calvary Hospital, regional hospitals and and educators. numerous general practices in the ACT and neighbouring regions of NSW, providing early and regular access to The School has helped drive the development of first class clinical teaching facilities for MChD students. health services in the ACT, improving medical care for the community and the region. The School continues to attract The Rural Clinical School organises placements for all eminent medical researchers and educators to the region as students to undertake experiential learning and practice in well as medical practitioners from right across all specialties regional, rural and remote healthcare facilities throughout who see the presence of a medical school in the city as the course. The Rural Health Stream further provides year being important in their decision to practice here. 3 students with the opportunity for a year long integrated longitudinal clerkship in rural South East New South Wales. The integrated curriculum in the fully accredited four- The Indigenous Health Stream provides opportunity for year Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) program students to undertake enrichment activities and a range of incorporates four themes: Medical Sciences, Clinical Skills, placements in Indigenous healthcare settings, including a Population Health, and Professionalism and Leadership. six week placement in the Northern Territory. Contextual frameworks are interwoven throughout these themes to provide graduates with a working knowledge of social foundations of medicine, Indigenous health, rural and remote Australian health, and research. Over 400 staff teach into the program, including hospital and community-based clinicians as well as leading researchers from the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment. The School has a reputation for educational excellence and innovation, with individuals and programs winners of national awards.

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Purpose The ANU Medical School seeks to create and maintain an educational environment that encourages students to:

• Practice medicine with compassion, conscience and professional excellence;

• Extend the boundaries of medical knowledge through research and share this knowledge with patients and colleagues, locally, nationally and internationally;

• Understand the health problems of people in rural and remote Australia;

• Acquire and demonstrate knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and societies.

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• History

• Teaching Location

• Partnerships

5 THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Overview

The Australian National University (ANU) is one of the world’s foremost research universities. Distinguished by its relentless pursuit of excellence, ANU attracts leading academics and outstanding students from Australia and around the world.

History The Nation's Research Institution ANU was established by the Commonwealth Parliament in ANU is formally recognised as the specially-charted national 1946 specifically to lead the development of the intellectual university. As such, it receives exclusive funding from the capacity of the nation through research and research training Australian Government to support high-level research within in line with the best international standards. It is the only all of its Colleges, which in turn offers postdoctoral fellows, Australian university established by a Commonwealth Act postgraduate and undergraduate students with a unique of Parliament. In 1960, ANU accepted responsibility for opportunity to engage in a research-led education. undergraduate education along with an expectation that the As an employee of ANU, you have an exclusive opportunity highest standards of education would be achieved. to be part of an institution that advances and enhances Australia’s intellectual and creative capacity. Partnerships ANU has strong links with leading research institutions in Australia and overseas. It is a founding member of the International Alliance of Research Universities, a co-operative network of 10 eminent international research-intensive universities which includes: >> University of Cambridge; >> University of Oxford; >> University of California, Berkeley; >> Yale University; >> Peking University; >> National University of Singapore; >> University of Tokyo; >> University of Copenhagen; >> University of Cape Town; and >> ETH Zurich.

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University Colleges ANU has seven colleges, each made up of ANU College of Engineering & the research and education schools and Computer Science centres that contribute to the various broad The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science disciplines. (CECS) comprises the Research School of Engineering and the Research School of Computer Science. It offers undergraduate The ANU Colleges link research and teaching at degrees in engineering, information technology and computer undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree levels. They science along with masters and doctoral postgraduate undertake world-class research, and provide education programs. The College undertakes basic and applied research programs at the highest standards. The University recognises in information and communications technologies, materials and the need to strengthen strategic planning, align administrative manufacturing, formal methods and logic, machine learning support with these plans and ensure consistency of policy and vision, robotics and energy systems. and procedure. The aim of the college structure is to promote cecs.anu.edu.au and formalise cooperation among the different contributors to disciplines in ANU and to remove barriers in their path. ANU College of Law anu.edu.au/admin/ANUColleges/index.php The ANU College of Law (CoL) is Australia’s national law school, committed to legal education and research at the highest level, ANU College of Asia & the Pacific and to striving for continuous improvement in the law for the benefit of national and international communities. The College The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) hosts the offers LLBHons, LLM, Juris Doctor, Graduate Diploma of largest assembly of scholars dedicated to working on Asia Legal Practice and Migration Law program through the Legal and the Pacific in the English-speaking world. This unrivalled Workshop, and postgraduate research and coursework degrees. concentration makes it the foremost centre in Australia for learning and research on the Asia-Pacific region. Organisationally law.anu.edu.au the College comprises three large Schools - the School of Culture, History and Language (CHL); the Coral Bell School of ANU College of Medicine, Biology Asia Pacific Affairs; and the Crawford School of Public Policy - & Environment and two Research Centres: the Regulatory Institutions Network (RegNet) and the Australian Centre on China in the World. The ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment (CMBE) brings together medical, biological, population health, psychological asiapacific.anu.edu.au and environmental sciences in six schools: The ANU Medical School, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, The John ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences Curtin School of Medical Research, the Research School of Biology, The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is the the Research School of Population Health, and the Research research and education college for the broad disciplines School of Psychology. Together, these schools integrate high level of the creative arts, humanities and the social sciences. research with a research-led curriculum that encompasses all of The College has two research schools and an Institute – a these different areas. Research School of Social Sciences; a Research School of cmbe.anu.edu.au Humanities and the Arts; and the Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute – that cover the main disciplines to ANU College of Physical & deliver leading research and degree programs. Mathematical Sciences cass.anu.edu.au The ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (CPMS) ANU College of Business & comprises the Research Schools of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Economics Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics and Engineering, and the Mathematical Sciences Institute. The College integrates high level The ANU College of Business and Economics (CBE) seeks to research and educational excellence. advance knowledge through high quality teaching and research cpms.anu.edu.au in the closely related areas of accounting, actuarial studies, business information systems, econometrics, economic history, economics, finance, international business, management, ANU Public Policy marketing and statistics. It endeavours to do this through the In 2010 ANU received Commonwealth Government funding provision of a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, for the following national policy centres: and through its research, publications and contributions to the associated professions, commerce, industry and government. • Australian National Institute for Public Policy cbe.anu.edu.au • Australian Centre on China in the World • National Security College 7 • H.C. Coombs Public Policy Forum THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Group Services Services Legal Office & Risk Office Measurement Drill Hall Gallery Human Resources University Librarian Executive Director Finance & Business Facilities & Services Service Improvement Service Improvement Corporate Governance Information Technology Information Technology Planning & Performance (Administration & Planning) Philanthropy Alumni Relations &

CHELT Marketing Education) ANU Online Engagement) & Public Affairs Standing Deputy (Education & Global Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro Curriculum Enrichment International (Research & International (Research Strategic Communications Office of Vice-Chancellor Office Registrar, Registrar, (Academic) ANU College & Admissions University House Student Recruitment Registrar, Student Life Registrar, Student Administration Academic Performance Deputy Vice-Chancellor Equity Indigenous Dean of Students Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro (University Experience) Training) VICE-CHANCELLOR Research Training Research Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro (Research & Research & Research (Research Statistical Consulting Unit entities Controlled / external Key (Research) Infrastructure Strategy & Policy Research Services Research Research Infrastructure Research National Computational Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation) ANU Enterprise Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro Business Development ANU Connect Ventures (Research & Education) (Research Technology Transfer Office Transfer Technology of Physical Environment of Engineering Asia & the Pacific Dean, ANU College Dean, ANU College Medicine, Biology & & Computer Science College Leadership Dean, ANU College of Dean, ANU College of Dean, ANU College of Dean, ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences Business & Economics & Mathematical Sciences Dean, ANU College of Law ANU Organisational Structure 22 July 2016 11:33 AM MO_OVC16392

8 QUICK STATISTICS

ANU has 4,300 staff and over 22,500 It's annual revenue exceeds $1.0 students in 2015 billion and consolidated assets are worth $2.5 billion.

Ranked first in Australia and 19th in Ranked first in Australia and in the world the top 25 globally for 15 out of 36 (QS World University Rankings 2015/16) subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016)

Ranked first in Australia and 25th in ANU counts six Nobel Laureates the world for international outlook among our staff and alumni (Times Higher Education International Outlook Indicator 2015/16)

9 THE ROLE

The role of the Director (Dean), ANU Medical School

Purpose Statement ii. Fostering a strong research culture in the School, exemplified by high quality publications and research The Director of the ANU Medical School (ANUMS) is impact, generation of external research income, responsible for the leadership and operations of ANUMS, supervision of Honours and postgraduate research including: the delivery of an innovative research-led Medical students; degree and Health Sciences Program that produces high- iii. Leading, maintaining and strengthening the quality medical graduates with the skills and evidence based collaborative relationship of ANUMS with ACT Health; knowledge to practice; research activities that position the iv. Exercising leadership in the professional development School to be internationally recognised for the quality and of ANUMS staff, including those employed by ACT impact of its research; and active engagement with the broader Health and/or holding honorary clinical titles; Canberra region, Public and Private Health Services, agencies and practitioners to ensure the relevance and impact of v. Maintaining and enhancing workplace health and safety ANUMS in the region. and ensuring the development of a sustained culture of best practice in such matters, including providing leadership to ensure continual improvement of the Position Dimension & Relationships health and safety agenda within the School. The Director of ANUMS will play a key leadership role in the 2. Work with: (i) the Dean of the College and cognate development of a vision for health and medical sciences at ANU, Research School Directors, including the Director of the with the aim of delivering significant benefits to the university John Curtin School of Medical Research, the Director of and to the ACT and surrounding region more broadly. In the Research School of Population Health, and the Director doing so, the Director of the ANUMS will work collegially and of the Research School of Psychology; (ii) colleagues collaboratively with Dean of the College of Medicine, Biology in ACT Health and elsewhere in the Health sector; and and Environment and with the Directors of the ANU Research (iii) representatives from Government, to develop and Schools relevant to health and medical sciences, as well as with implement a vision for the future of health and medical ACT Health (including public hospitals and community program), science at ANU, and in the ACT and surrounding region. with The Little Company of Mary and other private hospitals, with 3. Develop a strategic plan for the ANUMS that aligns with the regional rural health programs and with the health sector more longer term vision for health\medical research in the College, broadly, to ensure an integrated approach to health and medical the University, and the ACT and surrounding region. sciences in the region. A key role of the Director of ANUMS is to ensure that ANU is positioned to lead and/or contribute pro- 4. Facilitate interaction and collaboration between actively to the development of new initiatives and opportunities researchers on campus and staff working in the Health presented by Government. sector, at the hospitals in Canberra, and in the Community. 5. In addition to ensuring close engagement with ACT Health, The Director of ANUMS is responsible to the Dean of the ANU foster strong relationships with key stakeholders including College of Medicine, Biology and Environment and is a member the Primary Health Networks of South Eastern NSW, the of the College Executive. Within the University the Director ACT and Murrumbidgee, as well as with the Australian of ANUMS is equivalent to a Research School Director, but is Government Department of Health, Australian Health entitled to use the title ‘Dean of Medicine’ in representing the Ministers Advisory Council, NSW Health, the specialist University externally at meetings of Deans of Medicine and Medical Colleges, the Australian Medical Council, the equivalent bodies. International Alliance of Research Universities and Alliance Partner Universities, Medical Deans Australian and New Role Statement Zealand, and the ‘Group of Eight’ Medical Deans. 1. Provide strategic leadership in the research and education 6. Ensure that the College and University Executive Committees activities of ANUMS, instilling and maintaining a strong are aware of relevant opportunities and risks relating to the research culture, encouraging and facilitating an innovative University's activities in the area of Medical & Health Science. research-led education program, and ensuring high impact 7. Contribute to the College’s outreach and community practice and policy outcomes. This will include: engagement activities in the area of health and medical sciences. i. Maintaining and enhancing the School's educational 8. Engage with the University’s Alumni Relations and programs, and Higher Degree Research programs, Philanthropy Division to raise philanthropic funding to support ensuring the quality of the curriculum and the quality medical research in ANUMS and elsewhere in the University. of delivery of these programs, and ensuring the 9. Build the ANU Medical School’s alumni community. maintenance of accreditation of programs by the 10. Undertake such other activities/roles/responsibilities as relevant professional body.

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Selection criteria

1. Higher degree (PhD or MD by research).

2. Registration, or eligibility for registration without conditions, as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA/Medical Board of Australia).

3. Evidence of ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to develop and implement a vision and strategy in an area or organisation relevant to health and medicine.

4. A demonstrated research track record that is in an area of research strength at the ANU, and that includes high quality publications and success in gaining research funding commensurate with a Level E appointment.

5. Significant experience in university-level medical education (Bachelors or Masters), and a demonstrated ability to enhance and develop the School’s performance and reputation nationally and internationally in medical education at the University level.

6. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with, and to lead people, in a collegial fashion, and demonstrated experience in the provision of strategic planning, management and leadership in an academic context.

7. An ability to foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, particularly across health and medical sectors.

8. Experience in liaising and collaborating with external agencies to develop cooperative research and education initiatives.

9. A commitment to engaging with the University’s Philanthropic Division to raise philanthropic funding to support medical research in the School and elsewhere in the University.

10. Demonstrated high level achievement in relation to incorporation of EO principles into strategic planning and the capacity to accept devolved responsibility for achievement of equity and diversity strategies.

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Application information

How to Apply The University is being assisted by Perrett Laver executive search and advisory. Candidates are invited to apply with a Curriculum Vitae and a Covering Letter that addresses the Selection Criteria.

Applications close on Wednesday, 12 October 2016 at midnight AEST.

Enquiries For further information about the position please and for a confidential discussion please contact: Clare Schnelle of Perret Laver in the Sydney office [email protected] or on +61 2 8354 4004.

Anticipated Timeframes >> Applications close: Wednesday 12 October 2016 >> Longlisting of candidates: Late October 2016 >> Shortlisting of candidates: Late November 2016 >> Interviews: Early - Mid December 2016

Selection Committee The Chair of the Selection Committee will be Professor Kiaran Kirk, Dean, ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment. The Selection Committee will include the Vice- Chancellor, Professor Brian Schmidt, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Marnie Hughes- Warrington, as well as senior members of the University (including the ANU Medical School) and key stakeholders from outside the ANU.

Professor Kiaran Kirk Dean, ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment E: [email protected] P: +61 2 6125 0421

12 WHY CHOOSE CANBERRA

Canberra has the power to surprise, with its abundance of food, wine, art, culture, ideas and innovation. As an evolving city, this element of surprise continues even once you’ve made Canberra your home, with new developments, events and opportunities constantly emerging to keep life interesting. Canberra is also a planned city – designed to maximise opportunities for work and play. As our Nation’s Capital, big ideas emerge, circulate and grow here, thanks to unique links between leading thinkers in business, government, education and research. Our dynamic economy, highly educated workforce and an innovative business culture provide career and business opportunities unique to Canberra. Our healthy appetite for outdoor pursuits is enhanced by the natural resources available: from sailing on Lake Burley Griffin, mountain biking at the world class Mount Stromlo facility or heading up to the Snowy Mountains for a day on the slopes. We are also home to most of Australia’s major national cultural institutions, with whom the University has a close relationship, and a cultural calendar overflowing with international exhibitions, arts festivals and entertainment.

Canberra is designed to maximise the quality of life, built on a blueprint that connects people with community and nature, Canberra provides you the opportunity to create a unique work/life balance, wherever you choose to live. The architects who designed Canberra, Walter and Marion Burley Griffin, had a master plan to create a series of ‘satellite cities’ separated by nature reserves and connected with major roads. Today their vision lives on, with Canberra divided into seven distinct regions of residential suburbs, each serviced by a central business district. The resulting benefits are that commuting times are short. Employment hubs are virtually on your doorstep and recreational facilities are within walking distance, regardless of where you live. Find information on each district and the suburbs contained within them through the 'Explore Canberra' map. Information on this page taken from: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au Education and Childcare Canberra nurtures the pursuit of dreams from the ground up. Here families are provided with the supportive services, facilities and environments to raise happy, inspired and resilient children. Community is crucial for the support of families and Canberra has a number of ways to connect families with each other through playgroups, family events and activities. Find out more about Canberra's excellent childcare, preschool and school system here

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