Dean - School of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice

Torrens University Australia; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Torrens University Australia is seeking a Dean for the School of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice to lead academic quality, student success and industry partnerships. You will align the School with the university’s strategic goals and oversee curriculum, teaching innovations and workforce-ready programs.

You will manage resources, staff and partnerships across campus locations, including Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide, driving growth and outstanding educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior academic leader with responsibility for academic delivery, quality, student outcomes and operational performance.
• Experience in higher education or multi‑sector education environments.
• Strong understanding of governance, curriculum innovation and academic standards.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership for the School of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice.
• Oversee learning, teaching, curriculum innovation and student experience.
• Drive industry engagement, partnerships and external relations.
• Ensure financial sustainability and operational performance across the School.
• Lead research, scholarship and innovations aligned with the University's strategy.
• Manage staff, resources and workforce planning within the School.
• Represent the School in governance forums and with external stakeholders.

Connaissances

Senior academic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication

Equity & inclusion

Formation

Earned doctorate

Professorial standing

Description du poste

Dean - School of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice

Torrens University Australia – Melbourne VIC

Who we are:

At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

A progressive university, we ground our studies in industry. Expert academics bring their insights into the classroom, with a range of assessment types that aim to be authentic and informed by industry needs. Bridging the gap between study and work, our educators prepare students for career success and connect them with future employers. Building relevant skills, experience and networks from day one, students don’t just learn about their industry, they live it.

What’s the job?

As Dean of the School of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice, you will be the senior academic and operational leader of the School, responsible for driving academic excellence, student success, industry engagement, innovation, growth and operational performance across its portfolio.

Reporting to the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, you will lead the School in alignment with the University’s strategic direction, objectives and key performance indicators. You will oversee learning and teaching, academic quality, curriculum innovation, student experience, workforce capability, partnerships, financial sustainability and growth.

You will lead a high-performing, industry-connected and student-centred School that delivers outstanding educational outcomes through innovative pedagogy, digitally enabled learning, authentic assessment and contemporary workforce-aligned curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of higher education at Torrens University Australia. As the higher education ecosystem continues to evolve, you will be at the forefront of new and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

You will have the opportunity to build on the School’s existing identity, contribute to its continued growth and help shape its next chapter. This is a role for someone who is open to new ideas, embraces innovation and is excited to guide meaningful development and change.

Principle accountabilities (but not limited to):

Strategic Leadership and Academic Quality

Learning, Teaching and Curriculum Innovation

Student Success and Experience

Industry Engagement and External Partnerships

Financial and Operational Leadership

Research, Scholarship and Innovation

People Leadership and Organisational Capability

Who you are - Criteria:

• An experienced senior academic leader with a strong record in higher education or a multi-sector education environment, including responsibility for academic delivery, quality, student outcomes and operational performance.
• You hold an earned doctorate and have academic standing appropriate for appointment at Professorial level, with demonstrated credibility in learning and teaching, academic governance and curriculum innovation.
• You have a strong understanding of the Australian higher education regulatory environment, including TEQSA, the Higher Education Standards Framework, ESOS obligations and relevant professional accreditation requirements.
• You have experience leading online, digitally enabled and multi-campus education, with a strong understanding of contemporary pedagogy, workforce-aligned curriculum and integrated higher education and vocational education pathways.
• You bring experience managing complex academic operations, budgets, workforce planning, organisational change and industry partnerships that support employability and student outcomes.
• You are an inspirational, inclusive and collaborative leader with strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and a clear focus on student success and institutional impact.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in health sciences, clinical practice or a related discipline would be highly regarded.

This is a permanent full-time position based at one of our Campus locations in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Why join us?

Bold, modern and agile, we are Australia's fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2,000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country's most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you will find opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Hiring process

We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self.

Job reference: R31492

To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on 9th December 2026.