Director, Medical & Counselling

About us:
University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra’s Medical and Counselling Centre is a vital part of our campus community, providing comprehensive health care to students, staff and the extended local community.
About the role:
Our multidisciplinary team delivers a wide range of medical services contributing to a healthy, safe, and inclusive campus environment. Under the leadership of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, we are seeking a new Director, Medical & Counselling to join the centre and our executive team. This role is essential to leading the strategic direction, governance and operation excellence of the medical centre. As a key advisor to university leadership, the Director will provide expert guidance on health-related policy, risk management, and program development.
Key responsibilities include:

Provide professional and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team
Ensuring the high-quality delivery of integrated services that support student success and staff wellbeing.
Drive proactive health and wellbeing initiatives across the University community.
Advise senior leadership on emerging health issues, risks, and policy development.
Manage critical incidents and urgent health care issues with professionalism and agility.
Maintain awareness of trends in higher education health and wellbeing to position UC as a sector leader.
Fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Dedicated time for clinical practice, reinforcing the centre’s commitment to continuity of care and clinical leadership
Lead major health-related projects and contribute to university-wide wellbeing strategies.

About you:
You are a strategic thinker and experienced clinical leader with a passion for student’s health and staff wellbeing. You bring a collaborative leadership style, strong governance capabilities, and an understanding of integrated health service delivery in a university or similar setting. Your strong clinical management experience will enable you to be a trusted advisor and leader with an empathetic and collaborative communication style.
Essential Qualifications & Experience

Qualified specialist general practitioner with relevant senior management experience
Bachelor of medicine/ Bachelor of surgery (MBBS) (or equivalent)
Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (without conditions, undertakings, reprimands, or notations)
Eligible to hold a Medicare provider number in ACT
FRACGP – or equivalent (highly desirable)
Demonstrated clinical experience with the ability to mentor clinical staff
Knowledge of standards and procedure of an accredited medical practice
Skills in attending and triaging critical incidents on campus
Experience in managing community health risks and critical incidents

The University 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 who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission. The successful applicant will be required to complete a police check as part of pre-employment checks.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability to the role. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.
For job specific information: Please contact Professor Michelle Lincoln, Deputy Vice-Chancellor - DVC@canberra.edu.au.
For recruitment and application questions: please contact Sandy Demeester-Pohl, Talent Solutions Manager on 02 6201 2133 or email sandy.demeester-pohl@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 16 November 2025