Expressions of Interest 2026 – Leadership Roles in New College Governance

The Dean (Practice Innovation) provides strategic leadership for work‑integrated learning (WIL), simulation and student‑led services within the College, ensuring high‑quality, innovative and sustainable practice‑based education aligned with University strategy. The role advances WIL capacity and impact through co‑design, interprofessional education, workforce development, scholarship and community engagement. As a member of the College Executive Leadership Team, this role collaborates widely to drive strong student outcomes, compliance, reputation and partnerships across the health and social care sectors, while fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture.

Please view the Role Statement here

How to apply:

To apply, please email People & Culture via cnhs.pc@flinders.edu.au by COB 17 April 2026 with:

• The role or role/s you are interested in and;
• For each role, a statement of no more than 300 words, outlining what you would prioritise in the first 12 months in the role/s. 

The Discipline Lead provides integrated academic, strategic, research, and operational leadership for the discipline and its associated courses. This role provides leadership in ensuring academic quality, accreditation compliance, staff capability, resource sustainability, strong research/scholarship integration, and an outstanding student experience. The Discipline Lead advances the profile and future focus of the discipline through curriculum leadership, innovation and external engagement to deliver high-quality, future-focused education that embeds research/scholarship excellence within discipline curriculum and practice.

How to apply:

To apply, please email People & Culture via cnhs.pc@flinders.edu.au by COB 17 April 2026 with:

• The role or role/s you are interested in and;
• For each role, a statement of no more than 300 words, outlining what you would prioritise in the first 12 months in the role/s.

Role statements can be viewed below:

• Lead, Discipline of Audiology – View role description here 
• Lead, Discipline of Clinical Rehabilitation - View role description here 
• Lead, Discipline of Disability and Community Inclusion - View role description here 
• Lead, Discipline of Exercise and Sports Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology – View role description here    
• Lead, Discipline of Health Sciences – View role description here
• Lead, Discipline of Midwifery – View role description here 
• Lead, Discipline of Nursing – View role description here
• Lead, Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics – View role description here
• Lead, Discipline of Occupational Therapy – View role description here
• Lead, Discipline of Optometry – View role description here 
• Lead, Discipline of Physiotherapy – View role description here 
• Lead, Discipline of Speech Pathology – View role description here 
• Lead, Discipline of Palliative Care, Death and Dying (Working title) – View role description here 

How to apply:

 To apply, please email People & Culture via cnhs.pc@flinders.edu.au by COB 17 April 2026 with:

• The role or role/s you are interested in and;
• For each role, a statement of no more than 300 words, outlining what you would prioritise in the first 12 months in the role/s.

Role statements and summary of purpose can be viewed below:

Please note that additional project and program lead roles are expected to be added to the governance structure as priorities are reviewed and refined over time. The current roles available are listed below:

• Lead, Staff Success & Wellbeing: Lead on initiatives that relate to reward, recognition, development, satisfaction and career advancement for academic and professional staff – View role description here
• Lead, Safe & Inclusive Environments: Leads on fostering a safe environment where cultural, disability, LGBTQIA+ identities, gender equality and broader social and linguistic diversity are respected and embedded into learning, creating inclusive practices that enhance equity, student experience and community engagement – View role description here 
• Lead, Rural and Remote Health Transformation: Leads on initiatives that advance College engagement across rural and remote SA – View role description here
• Lead, Academic Workforce Partnerships: Leads on strategic initiatives aligned to the growth and development of joint appointments in health, wellbeing and community inclusion – View role description here 
• Lead, Interprofessional Curriculum Innovation: Leads on collaborative, team-based learning by designing, supporting and advancing learning experiences and curricula that bring together students across disciplines, ensuring they develop the skills, competencies, and professional behaviours needed to work effectively in interprofessional healthcare environments – View role description here 
• Lead, Clinical Education Innovation and Training: Leads on strengthening university-embedded student led services while advancing interprofessional, innovative clinical education approaches and new models of care, supported by robust clinical supervision training to ensure high quality learning – View role description here 
• Lead, Simulation Innovation and Training: Leads on design, implementation and evaluation of simulation-based learning, building educator capability and integrating emerging technologies to expand authentic, scalable clinical learning opportunities across all disciplines – View role description here 
• Lead, Placement Partnerships and Practice Models: Leads on strengthening and expanding high-quality clinical and industry relationships, sustainable and innovative model of care development while actively supporting and coordinating the work of placement education coordinators across all disciplines, ensuring students receive safe, compliant, diverse and professionally meaningful experiences that build capability and meet accreditation and industry expectations – View role description here
• Lead, Undergraduate Pathways and Access: Leads on designing, strengthening and promoting innovative and accessible pathways into undergraduate education, focusing on expanding both traditional and non‑traditional entry routes to ensure the College’s offerings are inclusive, industry‑relevant, and responsive to the needs of diverse learners and workforce priorities – View role description here 
• Lead, Postgraduate Pathways and Professional Learning: Leads on developing, maintaining and promoting a sustainable, industry‑aligned suite of postgraduate and professional education products for health professionals. It leads the design, quality assurance, and growth of the College’s portfolio of non‑award short courses, micro‑credentials, and award postgraduate programs, ensuring offerings are contemporary, workforce‑relevant, and responsive to emerging sector needs – View role description here 
• Lead, Student Experience and Wellbeing: Leads on initiatives designed to support student wellbeing and belonging across the College, ensuring all students are supported to thrive, engage and succeed throughout their studies. The role leads, in collaboration with students, on the design, coordination and continuous improvement of initiatives that strengthen student connection, inclusion, and holistic wellbeing, shaping an environment where every learner feels valued, supported and able to progress – View role description here 
• Lead, Ethical Technology, Assessment Innovation and Training: Leads on the integration of ethical and innovative technologies across curricula, including assessment practices, to support student success and prepare future-ready health professionals and supports staff capability development as new technologies and digital innovations emerge – View role description here 
• Lead, Infrastructure and Future Investment: Leads on evidence-informed decision making related to physical and digital infrastructure. The role will provide high level guidance on optimising utilisation of existing assets, planning for future needs, and ensuring that investment decisions align with the College's strategic priorities, educational quality standards, and long-term growth aspirations – View role description here