Head of School, School of Business - UNSW Canberra

Head of School, School of Business
Employment type: Full time, 35hrs
Duration: Fixed term for a period of up to 5 years
Remuneration: Senior Academic Appointment
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
*** Relocation assistance available for the successful candidate.

About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The Opportunity: (Candidate Pack)

The Head of School, School of Business is a senior academic leadership position within UNSW Canberra, heading strategic and operational leadership of the school.

The School of Business aspires to operate at the forefront of educational innovation, actively shaping the future workforce, and empowering individuals to make a positive impact on society through leadership, expertise, and lifelong learning.

As the school continues to grow and embrace the changing educational landscape we are looking for someone that will champion innovative teaching practices and further the profile of this school. The successful candidate will be someone that naturally works in a collaborative way across the University and engages with key government and business stakeholders to ensure the school’s operational objectives, and strategic vision is realised.

Bringing your substantial experience in School Management, you’ll bring a forward-thinking approach, to develop our innovation, education and research capabilities in this area.

Who you are:
You hold a strong academic background, with a relevant degree (a PhD or equivalent) alongside the following:

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience in leading and championing educational initiatives and interdisciplinary research that involve government agencies, industry partners, national and international tertiary institutions.
• Ability to establish and nurture partnerships with government entities, industry leaders, and community organisations to advance the school's mission and objectives.
• Skill in leveraging these partnerships to enhance research funding and experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Effective skills to advocate for the school's initiatives and partnerships both within the university and in the wider community across the societal impact of education, research and innovation efforts.
• A strong track record of effective university administration, such as administration leadership at school or faculty level including demonstrated ability to oversee the management of large budgets.
• Energy, diplomacy with strong skills in analysis and change management.
• Proven ability to mentor and motivate diverse teams to achieve a high-performance culture, develop future leaders and manage under-performance.
• Capacity to articulate a strategic vision for the School, and the ability to lead and manage change to achieve that vision.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to encourage staff and students to achieve their best.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.

Eligibility: 
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.  

The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.

In your application, please include:

• your CV
• a 2-page pitch addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.

In order to view the Position Description – please ensure that you allow pop-ups for Jobs@UNSW Portal.

Interviews:
Please note: Interviews for this position will be held on Thursday, 13 June 2024 and Friday, 14 June 2024.

Contact:
Teegan Coyle
E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:30pm (AEST), Sunday 26 May 2024

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed)

For questions regarding the application process - please email [email protected]

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.