Charlie C. Xue

Distinguished Professor Xue has worked in the higher education sector and the health industry in many countries since 1987.

An experienced executive leader with a demonstrated history of successful working in large and complex organisations such as universities, the World Health Organisation and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency. Skilled in higher education management, curriculum design, health regulation, cultural inclusion and diversity, intercultural communication, coaching, research design, program evaluation, clinical research and lecturing. Strong healthcare services professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused on Evidence-Based Medicine (RMIT). In 2019, Professor Xue completed the Advanced Management Leadership Programme at the Said Business School (The University of Oxford).

Distinguished Professor Charlie C. Xue commenced his current role as Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor (International) in January 2021.

From 2011-2021, he successfully led the transformation of the School of Health Sciences (Head of School, 2011-2015) then RMIT Health and Biomedical Sciences (Founding Executive Dean, 2016-2021). His strategic and executive leadership has resulted in significant growth of RMIT’s reputation in health and biomedical education, biomedical and clinical research and strategic industry partnerships. 

Professor Xue contributes to the strategic direction setting of the STEM College as a member of the College Executive. He works collaboratively with other members of the College Executive for the planning and development of academic programs, interdisciplinary research and business development/commercial activities. Prof Xue is also Chair of the University’s Cultural Inclusion Working Group which promotes diversity and inclusion in our academic community.

Over the last two decades, Prof Xue has contributed to the RMIT University’s Academic Board, Academic Promotion Review Panels and the Athena SWAN Committee to address the gender equality in the academic workforce. 

Professor Xue also holds/held the following appointments:
-Member, Ahpra Education Provider Reference Group [2021-]
-National Chair, Chinese Medicine Board of Australia, an appointment by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council [from 2011- 2021]
-Member, World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Advisory Panel for Traditional Medicine (appointed by Director-General of the WHO, Geneva [from 2007-]
-Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine, RMIT University [from 2005-2022] 

Professor Xue is a member of the Royal Society of Victoria and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Diorectors (AICD). 

Industry experience:
-Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International - STEM College), Full-time
Dates Employed: Jan 2021 – Present
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

-RMIT Distinguished Professor, Full-time (2nd term resppointed in 2024 - 2028)
Dates Employed: Jan 2019 – Present
Location: Melbourne, Australia

-Chair, RMIT Cultural Inclusion Working Group
Dates Employed: Jan 2019 – Present
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

-Fellow, RMIT Professorial Academy
Dates Employed: Sep 2018 – Present
Location: Melbourne, Australia

-Founding Executive Dean and Professor, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences
Dates Employed: Jan 2016 – Feb 2021
Employment Duration: 5 yrs 2 mos
Location: Melbourne, Australia

-Professor and Head of School, School of Health Sciences
Dates Employed: Feb 2011 – Dec 2015
Employment Duration: 4 yrs 11 mos
Location: RMIT University

-Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor and Head, Discipline of Chinese Medicine
Dates Employed: Oct 1995 – Jan 2011
Employment Duration: 15 yrs 4 mos
Location: Melbourne, Australia

RMIT Research Award for Research Impact - Industry Engagement in Graduate Research (Team Award)

Award Date: 2024

Recipients: Charlie C Xue as Team Leader

Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Award date: 2013
Recipients: Charlie Xue

Vice Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence
Award date: 2011
Recipients: Charlie Xue

Ralph McIntosh Medal
Award date: 2010
Recipients: Charlie Xue