Dean, Health Sciences & Clinical Practice

Torrens; Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrens University Australia invites applications for the role of Dean of the School of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice. Based at Brisbane, with responsibilities across campuses, the Dean will lead academic quality, student success, industry engagement and growth.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate, show governance credibility, and have experience in online, multi-campus education with workforce‑aligned curricula.

Qualifications

• An experienced senior academic leader with a strong record in higher education and multi‑sector environments.
• Doctorate held with credibility in governance and curriculum innovation.
• Understanding of Australian higher education regulatory environment and TEQSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, maintain academic quality and drive student success.
• Oversee learning, teaching, curriculum innovation and partnerships.
• Lead financial and operational performance across the School and growth initiatives.
• Foster industry engagement and workforce-aligned curriculum.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic quality

Student experience

Industry engagement

Financial & operational leadership

Research & innovation

People leadership

Education

Earned doctorate

Job description

Torrens University Australia invites applications for the role of Dean of the School of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice. Based at Brisbane, with responsibilities across campuses, the Dean will lead academic quality, student success, industry engagement and growth.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate, show governance credibility, and have experience in online, multi-campus education with workforce‑aligned curricula.