Executive Dean, Health Sciences: Visionary Leadership

Devereaux Consulting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Catholic University in Melbourne invites applications for an Executive Dean to lead the Faculty of Health Sciences across multiple campuses. The role combines academic leadership with strategic budgeting, governance, and external partnerships to advance teaching, research and professional practice.

Reporting to the Provost, the successful candidate will shape course development, placement programs, and revenue generation while upholding ACU's mission and Catholic identity within the

Qualifications

• PhD in health sciences with impact across teaching, research and practice
• Understanding of the Australian tertiary sector and TEQSA standards
• Ability to lead change in a large, complex university
• Experience building partnerships and commercial agreements

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Provost, provides academic leadership and operational management
• Chairs the faculty board and leads governance in line with strategy and standards
• Drives course development, review and professional experience placements
• Builds research capacity and external collaborations across Australia and internationally

Skills

PhD in health sciences

Academic leadership

Policy interpretation

Change management

Research leadership

Financial management

Partnership development

Education

PhD in health sciences

Job description

Australian Catholic University in Melbourne invites applications for an Executive Dean to lead the Faculty of Health Sciences across multiple campuses. The role combines academic leadership with strategic budgeting, governance, and external partnerships to advance teaching, research and professional practice.

Reporting to the Provost, the successful candidate will shape course development, placement programs, and revenue generation while upholding ACU's mission and Catholic identity within the