• Strategic leadership role with influence across teaching, research, and engagement
• Opportunity to build impactful partnerships with industry, government, and community
• Drive innovation and excellence in a culturally inclusive academic environment

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 5 years)
• Senior remuneration package in the range of $208,921 to $261,151 p.a.
• Bathurst, Canberra or Wagga Wagga

As Head of School, you will lead a diverse and multi-disciplinary academic unit, driving excellence across learning and teaching, research, and community engagement. Reporting to the Executive Dean, you will be responsible for strategic planning, operational management, and the development of a high-performing, collaborative culture. You will oversee academic programs, guide staff development, and ensure the schools activities align with the universitys mission and strategic priorities. A key part of the role involves building strong external partnerships and identifying opportunities for growth, innovation, and the commercialisation of expertise.

As Head of the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, you will also oversee the Centre for Law and Justice, a dynamic and interdisciplinary hub of legal and criminal justice education, research and community service.

This position will be based at one of our main campuses, although most likely at our Canberra campus. The Head of School will be expected to work from their home campus.

About you

You are a strategic and inclusive leader with a strong academic background and a passion for innovation in higher education. You bring proven experience in managing complex teams and resources, and a track record of fostering excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. Your ability to build meaningful relationships with industry, government, and community stakeholders will be essential in driving the schools growth and impact. You foster a culturally safe and inclusive environment, and excel in collaborative settings that value both teamwork and high performance.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase Yindyamarra Winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online. Please ensure you address the selection criteria outlined in the position description and upload your CV.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, including:

• National police history
• Basic credit check
• Bankruptcy and personal insolvency
• ASIC banned/disqualified persons
• Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing screening.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Recruitment Enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | [email protected]

Role Specific Enquiries: Professor Lewis Bizo | Executive Dean, Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences | [email protected]

Closing Date: 11pm, 18 November 2025