Professor of Neonatology and Consultant Neonatologist – Clinical Academic and Research Lead Full-time

Professor of Neonatology and Consultant Neonatologist – Clinical Academic and Research Lead

This prestigious joint appointment brings together academic leadership within the University of Melbourne with strategic research leadership and specialist clinical expertise at the Women's, one of Australia's leading neonatal services. As Professor of Neonatology and Consultant Neonatologist – Clinical Academic and Research Lead, you will lead the growth of internationally recognised neonatal research, strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships and translate discovery into improved outcomes for newborns and families.

Located within Melbourne's globally recognised Parkville Biomedical Precinct, this role provides an exceptional opportunity to collaborate across leading academic, clinical and research organisations to advance newborn health nationally and internationally.

What you will deliver:

• Provide strategic leadership across neonatal research, clinical care and education.
• Lead internationally recognised research programs that address major challenges in newborn health.
• Strengthen research capability through collaboration, funding success and development of future clinician-scientists.
• Drive research translation to improve clinical practice and outcomes for newborns and families.
• Build partnerships across the University, the Women's, research organisations and the broader health sector.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a research doctorate, medical degree, Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (or equivalent) and specialist registration in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Demonstrate an internationally recognised record of excellence in neonatal research, supported by an outstanding publication record and clinical impact.
• Have sustained success securing competitive, peer-reviewed research funding and building internationally recognised research programs.
• Deliver exceptional neonatal clinical care with a strong commitment to family-centred practice and evidence-based medicine.
• Lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams while fostering inclusive, psychologically safe environments that promote research excellence, education and innovation.
• Build strategic national and international collaborations with universities, hospitals, research institutes, professional bodies and funding organisations.

Application essentials:

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• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

For queries related to this specific position, contact Professor Sue Walker at spwalker@unimelb.edu.au

For questions related to our recruitment process email Emily Haagensen at snr-talentacq@unimelb.edu.au

For recruitment adjustments contact Emily Haagensen on +61 428005853 or at snr-talentacq@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close: Sunday 13 September 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.