Executive Dean — Science, Computing & Emerging Technologies

Swinburne University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

17% super

Staff discounts and benefits

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking an accomplished academic leader to head the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies. You will set strategic direction, ensure quality and financial sustainability, and advance education, research and innovation through industry and community partnerships.

You will shape the School’s future across departments and research units, lead innovative course development, strengthen postgraduate supervision, and build a sustainable

Qualifications

• A PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated international academic leadership and strategic vision.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of financial sustainability.
• Excellent strategic, analytical and conceptual capabilities.
• Proven collaborative leadership across disciplines and sectors.
• Experience leading research initiatives and partnerships with industry/government.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic excellence, innovation and sustainable growth across the School.
• Set strategic direction and ensure quality, performance and financial sustainability.
• Shape curricula, research excellence and industry/community impact.
• Develop partnerships within Swinburne and with industry, government and other universities.
• Contribute to university-wide strategy and governance through advisory groups.
• Deliver outstanding student experience through high‑quality teaching and course design.
• Strengthen research performance through external funding and high‑quality supervision.
• Build national and international partnerships to support education and research.
• Develop staffing, workload, and succession planning to support performance.
• Take P&L accountability and align budgets with strategic priorities.
• Foster an inclusive culture that supports staff and students and upholds governance.

Skills

International academic leadership

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Conceptual skills

Collaborative leadership

Research leadership

Education

A PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking an accomplished academic leader to head the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies. You will set strategic direction, ensure quality and financial sustainability, and advance education, research and innovation through industry and community partnerships.

You will shape the School’s future across departments and research units, lead innovative course development, strengthen postgraduate supervision, and build a sustainable