Dean - School Of Health, Medical And Applied Sciences

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-term (5 years), Full-time
• Tertiary Education Division
• Central Queensland Campus Location Preferred 
• Attractive Remuneration Package (Circa $300,000 annually)

Join an organisation with a reputation for social innovation and impactful engagement, and a vision of becoming Australia’s most accessible, supportive and engaged University, recognised globally for innovative teaching and research excellence.

About CQUniversity

CQUniversity places students at the heart of our operations and delivers an innovative approach to dual sector education, which has proudly afforded us the highest share of students from first-in-family, First Nations, low socio-economic, mature-age and disadvantaged backgrounds than any other Australian university.

With global recognition as a five-star institution according to the QS Stars Rating System, CQUniversity has five-star ratings in the categories of teaching, employability, internationalisation, and facilities. In addition, our graduates are highly regarded by employers, with the QILT 2021 Employer Satisfaction Survey ranking CQUniversity as #1 in Queensland and #5 nationally for overall employer satisfaction. We are a university that works directly with our communities and industry to design and deliver training and education that strengthens and builds capacity and contributes to our society. 

About the School

The School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences offers a number of career pathways across our four Colleges: Science and Sustainability; Clinical Sciences; Health Sciences; and Psychology. The School offers a wide selection of degree courses within the fields of agricultural science, environmental science, exercise and sports science, health science, medical imaging, medical science, medical sonography and paramedic science. The School also offers a range of vocational training options including beauty services; fitness, sport and recreation; hairdressing; health support and services; horticulture; laboratory skills and sampling and measuring; and workplace health and safety and safety investigation.

The research activities of the School focus on national research priorities that are important for social, environmental and economic well-being, both nationally and globally. A majority of research is conducted in partnership with local, state and federal governments, industry and other organisations with a particular focus on regional needs.

The Position

CQUniversity is seeking an experienced Dean to lead the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences.  

You need to be a dynamic, passionate academic leader who can promote and drive excellence and a culture of achievement. You will adopt a creative and innovative approach to strategic planning, capacity-building, quality research, learning and teaching, and scholarship outcomes, as well as lead initiatives that enhance CQUniversity’s reputation for engagement. 

You will work closely with the School leadership group, as well as colleagues across the University, to develop and deliver on strategic objectives. You will have a track record of scholarly achievement, innovative leadership and management skills, strategic networks and partnerships, as well as building research excellence.

Position Requirements

• A proven track record of delivering quality learning and teaching outcomes, developing and monitoring research and scholarship performance, building strategic networks and partnerships and managing human resources. 
• Enterprise-development skills and a strong business and budget acumen to ensure the continued success and growth of the school.
• Doctoral qualification and academic standing appropriate for a professorial academic appointment with a record of high-quality leadership, research and scholarship relevant to the school’s operations.
• A well-developed understanding of current and emerging trends in tertiary education, especially as it relates to effective distance education and online delivery for HE and VET cohorts.
• Knowledge and understanding of university management, governance and quality assurance frameworks, including the legislative and accountability requirements of the Australian Higher Education and Vocational Education sectors.

Further information on this opportunity can be found within the Candidate Information Booklet and Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

When submitting your application, please include:

Your current CV or Resume, responses to the Questionnaire, and a Cover Letter outlining your relevant skills, experience, and suitability for the position. 
 

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 1 December 2022

Please note interviews for this vacancy will take place in January 2023.

Job Requisition ID: 2394

Contact Details: 

Professor Helen Huntly

Vice-President Academic

vp-ted@cqu.edu.au

Please note applicants for the position must have full time work rights.  CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.