Deputy Dean, Engineering — Strategic Academic Leader

QUT (Queensland University of Technology); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Up to 17% superannuation

Parental leave up to 26 weeks (incl. 7

Salary packaging scheme

Study assistance scheme

Job summary

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) invites applications for a Deputy Dean in the Office of the Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering. The role leads across education, research, engagement, international partnerships, student support, and diversity initiatives.

Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Deputy Dean will align priorities with resources, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute to sustainable, high-impact outcomes in teaching, learning, and research.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification or equivalent in a relevant area.
• Demonstrated experience in developing academic strategy, particularly in learning/teaching, research, external engagement, and/or international partnerships.
• Strong academic leadership and management skills, including governance, policy, education standards, external policy settings, and financial/resource management.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills for senior stakeholders across the University.
• Analytical, creative problem-solving, and initiative-taking abilities.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, health and safety principles.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across the Faculty’s education, research, engagement, international partnerships, student support, and diversity portfolios.
• Ensure priorities and resources are aligned to deliver strong academic, student and research outcomes.
• Work with the Executive Dean and Faculty leadership to shape academic strategy and governance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Academic governance

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Diversity & inclusion

Indigenous engagement

Education

Doctoral qualification or equivalent

Job description

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) invites applications for a Deputy Dean in the Office of the Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering. The role leads across education, research, engagement, international partnerships, student support, and diversity initiatives.

Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Deputy Dean will align priorities with resources, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute to sustainable, high-impact outcomes in teaching, learning, and research.