Head, School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering

Charles Sturt University; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 188,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Sturt University in Bathurst invites applications for Head, School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering. This full-time, fixed-term appointment leads a high-performing school with national influence, shaping STEM education, research and innovation.

You will steward strategic vision, financial and people leadership, and strong partnerships with industry, government and the university community, advancing teaching quality, student outcomes, and research impact in a regional education

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in a discipline relevant to computing, information technology, mathematics or engineering.
• Significant leadership experience in a multidisciplinary university environment.
• Track record of improving teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Experience managing significant budgets and resources.
• Ability to build partnerships with academics, industry, government and professional bodies.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing school with national influence and impact.
• Shape the future of STEM education, research and innovation.
• Grow teaching quality, student outcomes and research capability.
• Engage with academics, students, industry, government and professional bodies.
• Manage budgets, resources and change while fostering accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership experience

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

Doctoral qualification in computing, information technology, mathematics or engineering

Job description

Head, School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering

Package starting from $208,921 pa (including super

• Shape the future of STEM education, research and innovation.
• Lead a high-performing school with national influence and impact.
• Join Australia's leading regional university and inspire excellence.

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 5 years)
• Remuneration package starting from $208,921 pa (including superannuation)

You are a contemporary academic leader with a strong track record of delivering results in complex higher education environments. Combining strategic vision with operational excellence, you have successfully led people, resources and change while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

You bring a doctoral qualification in a discipline relevant to computing, information technology, mathematics or engineering, together with significant leadership experience in a multidisciplinary university environment. You have demonstrated success in improving teaching quality and student outcomes, building research capability and impact, managing significant budgets and resources, and developing high-performing teams.

Equally comfortable engaging with academics, students, industry, government and professional bodies, you are recognised for your ability to build strong partnerships, influence outcomes and inspire others around a shared vision. Most importantly, you are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that reflects the values of Charles Sturt University and supports excellence in learning, research and engagement.

About you

You are an accomplished academic leader with a track record of delivering excellence in teaching, research and engagement. You combine strategic thinking with strong people leadership and are passionate about creating positive outcomes for students, staff and industry.

You will bring:

• Significant leadership experience in higher education or a comparable environment
• A proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Experience driving excellence in learning, teaching and research
• Strong financial, operational and resource management capabilities
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
• The ability to lead change, influence outcomes and deliver strategic results
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering here .

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits .

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

Further information

Additional information is available in the Applicant Information Brochure or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Manager, Talent Acquisition | ••••@csu.edu.au

Job specific enquiries: Professor Lewis Bizo | Executive Dean, Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences | ••••@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 7 December 2026