Our people

The Faculty of Health has a team of more than 50 people, led by Executive Dean, Deakin Distinguished Professor Rachel Huxley. Rachel was appointed to the role of Executive Dean for the Faculty of Health at Deakin University in 2019. Prior to her appointment, she held senior academic roles in several Australian universities.

Professor Huxley is an epidemiologist by background with an international reputation in understanding how risk factors and health outcomes are impacted by bias and inequity. Rachel has worked in research institutions and universities in the UK and US and holds honorary appointments at the University of Oxford and at the George Institute for Global Health, affiliated with University of NSW, Sydney.

Executive Dean, Faculty of Health
Deakin Distinguished Professor Rachel Huxley

Executive Assistant
Rachel Burrage

Deputy Executive Dean and Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning
Professor Lynn Riddell

Associate Dean, International and Partnerships
Professor David Austin

Associate Dean, Research
Professor Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz

Deputy Associate Dean, Research
Severine Lamon

Head of School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Professor Brad Aisbett

Head of School of Health and Social Development
Professor Jennifer Watts

Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery
Professor Nikki Phillips

Dean of School of Medicine
Professor Gary Rogers

Head of School of Psychology
Professor Jane McGillivray

Director, Faculty Services
Deryn Vahl-Meyer

Project Manager
Joell Murray

Administrative Coordinator
Georgia Loupis

Find out about the prominent professors and lecturers who could be teaching you.

School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Our staff are recognised as world leaders in the disciplines of sport and nutrition sciences. As a student or researcher, you’ll learn from and collaborate with staff who are well recognised for their contributions to the field.

School of Health and Social Development

The School of Health and Social Development is a large and diverse school, with staff specialising across community health, inclusion, disability, environment and social work.

School of Medicine

Our expert staff in the School of Medicine have a wealth of experience to offer. The school consists of academics and researchers who work across medicine, agricultural health, medical imaging and vision science/optometry.

School of Nursing and Midwifery

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of Australia’s largest and most established. Key nurses, midwives, clinicians and researchers inform our courses, ensuring our teaching is evidence-based and students can provide high-quality nursing care.

School of Psychology

Our School of Psychology is one of Victoria’s largest, with experienced staff specialising in diverse areas of teaching and research. Our industry-experienced academics ensure our curriculum is evidence-based so you can develop a contemporary understanding of the human mind and behaviour.

Covering the broad spectrum of health, Deakin research is helping to improve the health and wellbeing of people all around the world. Explore over 400 health-focused research topics to find a research supervisor who closely aligns with your area of interest.

Affiliate academic titles formally recognise medical and health professionals who enhance our students’ success and contribute to the Faculty of Health through teaching and research.