Provide high level, academic leadership with a focus on the strategic operations of the Faculty of Education and Arts

Contribute to the development of effective collaborations and inspire students and staff from across the university

ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.

Full time, continuing role as Professor in Arts or Education, with a three (3) year leadership assignment as Deputy Dean, at our North Sydney, Strathfield, Melbourne or Brisbane campus with some hybrid flexibility

About the role:

The Deputy Dean will provide high level, strategic academic leadership in the faculty by effectively coordinating and communicating strategic planning initiatives, developing and implementing projects of strategic priority and managing associated budgets. With a focus on strategic operations, the Deputy Dean will work to ensure quality and the effective governance and resourcing of academic programs and international and community engagement activities, while promoting the development of faculty activities within and beyond the university to advance the faculty's national and international standing. It is expected that the Deputy Dean will provide strong leadership in the faculty planning process and actively engage in international activities to identify market opportunities. In addition to planning, evaluating and reporting on faculty academic programs and other key priorities and targets, the appointee will be encouraged to maintain their own scholarship and professional work in a relevant faculty discipline.

As a member of the Faculty Executive, the Deputy Dean must also have vision and the capacity to strategically develop and promote the faculty in alignment with the university's Mission and Strategic plans. The position will also be expected to deputise for and act as the Executive Dean.

The three (3) year leadership assignment of Deputy Dean will be underpinned by a continuing, professorial role in Arts or Education, in a teaching and research area of strategic priority to the university.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Professor Mary Ryan, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education and Arts at: [email protected]

What we offer:

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $252,935 - $252,935 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $214,711 - $214,711 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E Increment 1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 2.8% increase will be effective from the beginning of the last full pay period before 30 June 2025.

17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.

Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.

As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

resume (maximum 5 pages).

responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.

brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 18-MAY-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

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