Head, School Of Management

Reference number: 23356a
Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for 5 years
Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Location: Gardens Point
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Head, School of Management to join School of Management, Faculty of Business and Law, Academic Division.
As the Head, School of Management you'll be empowered to provide strategic and innovative leadership. You will work closely with the Executive Dean to ensure the growth and sustainability of the School, aligning it with the Faculty's and University's mission and goals.
As part of this role you will lead, inspire and encourage a culture of innovation and best practice in learning and teaching, research, and industry engagement. You will be responsible for curriculum development, quality assurance, staff management, budgeting, and engagement with industry and the wider community. You will play a critical role in fostering an ethos of cross-disciplinary collaboration and partnership within the Faculty.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
About the School of Management
Our School of Management sits within the Faculty of Business and Law, and we are proud to have earned triple crown accreditation, a distinction achieved by less than 1% of all business schools globally. Our undergraduate and postgraduate programs in management, human resource management, and entrepreneurship and innovation reflect our commitment to providing exceptional education.
We have built strong industry partnerships and foster a research culture that produces impactful outputs, particularly in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the digital economy. Our higher degree research student cohort excels in both industry and academia, conducting research that has national and international implications. Additionally, we are fortunate to be co-located with high-impact research groups such as the Centre for Future Enterprise and the Centre for Decent Work and Industry.
What you need to succeed
Strategic Leadership: The ability to create an inclusive high-performance culture that achieves the School and Faculty goals while continuously improving.
Planning and Decision-making: Consultation skills, innovation, risk-taking, and alignment with Faculty plans and strategic priorities to enhance School performance.
Teaching and Research Leadership: A track record of high-quality teaching, academic leadership, collaboration, and expansion of research activity and income.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to lead collaboration and communication, with the ability to present articulate, positive, and diplomatic views of the School and Faculty in formal and informal settings.
Management: Senior-level administration and management experience in a higher education institution, with demonstrated expertise in managing human, financial, physical, and intellectual resources.
Engagement: Success in developing and nurturing relationships with industry, government, and professional partners.
Environmental, Social and Governance: Knowledge of equal employment opportunity and equity principles, workplace health and safety, and sustainability, with the ability to implement leadership at both strategic and operational levels.
Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
Leave loading of 17.5%.
Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
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Belong at QUT
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.
In support of our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career.
We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength – see our commitment. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.
Job opens: 01-Feb-2024
Applications Close: 29-Feb-2024 at 11.30pm
For further information and to apply, please contact Dr Rohan Carr or Ms Emily Witts at The Insight Group.
Phone +61 3 9654 3288
Email ************@insightgroup.com.au
Your submission should include:
• A cover letter articulating your vision for the role
• A comprehensive CV; and
• A written response (maximum two pages) addressing the selection criteria to outline your interest and suitability for the role.