Professor in Health Economics and Director, Centre for Applied Health Economics

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University's values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place, communities and the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident, competent and resilient to be agents for change.

At our core is a commitment to innovation and excellence in health research. Through leadership and collaboration, we champion research to optimise health in our local and global communities. Our mission is to engage in ground-breaking research aimed at making meaningful improvements to the health of our communities.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best possible staff; staff who support our educational mission to deliver an outstanding student learning experience and producing competent, compassionate health professional and practitioners.  

The School of Medicine and Dentistry shares the Health Group and broader University's commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and engagement. The Health Group Charter articulates the core values and behaviours we expect in our workforce: inclusion, integrity, performance, respect, and collaboration.  These values and behaviours are embedded in the School's annual Academic Employee Career Development (AECD) / Professional Staff Career Development (PSCD) process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.   

Job Description

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 for the role of Professor in Health Economics and Director, Centre for Applied Health Economics 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.

The is a continuing, full-time position. It is based at the Brisbane South (Nathan); however, as Griffith is a multi-campus University, 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. 

Salary Range 
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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
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

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission).

Visa sponsorship may be available to the successful candidate.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Chris Carty, Deputy Head of School (Research) via email at: [email protected] or on (07) 567 87219.

For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected].

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.