Location: Perth
Faculty of Science and Engineering

Full-time, continuing appointment with a 3 year fixed term secondment to Head of School (expectation of a further 2 year extension subject to success in the role)
$188,736 (ALE) plus 10% allowance plus 17% superannuation

Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% universities worldwide (ARWU 2018 and QS World University Rankings 2019), and is placed 20th in the world for universities less than 50 years old (QS Top 50 Under 50 2019). Curtin is WA’s most preferred university, with highly engaged industry-facing partners. A major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Dubai

Your new team

Consolidating engineering, economics and science capabilities the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM) attracts strong industry partnerships and investment in high-tech facilities, operating from campuses in Perth and the historic mining town of Kalgoorlie located in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.  The School is in the enviable position of second in the world, and first in Australia, for mineral and mining engineering.

The School is widely recognised for its high impact, ground breaking research that’s firmly focused on solving real-world problems.  Underpinning its innovative research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in far reaching outcomes benefitting the broader community locally, nationally and globally.  Research within the School is carried out through centres, institutes and groups including: Curtin Corrosion Engineering Industry Centre, Fuels and Energy Technology Institute, Gold Technology Group, Geophysics Group and Minerals and Energy Economics Group.

The School’s mining-related courses are aimed at training the workforce of tomorrow, and are being revitalised to include emerging areas such as robotics, data analytics and additive manufacturing.  The new curriculum, which will be rolled out from 2020, is part of a comprehensive plan to ensure the school is equipped to training the mining workforce of the future.

Your new role

The Head of School role is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic and operational leader to inspire excellence and continuous improvement in learning, teaching, research and innovation within the School.

Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the PVC and Faculty Deans to establish clear and agreed operational plans, goals and priorities for the School.
• Conducting annual operational planning through the establishment of a committee structure and associated leadership roles.
• Using your passion and vision to engage academic and non-academic colleagues, students and industry partners in a long-term strategy focussed on outcomes and excellence, aligned with the Faculty and the School;
• Managing staffing functions, including workforce planning, recruitment, and training and development;
• Managing School finances, including preparing the School budget and managing expenditure against targets;
• Establishing and maintaining strong domestic and international connections with relevant government, business, professional bodies and the wider community.  

You will bring to the Role

• Strong leadership with the ability to work with others to develop a shared vision of the School’s future.
• The ability to think strategically and translate the University’s strategic goals into local plans and initiatives.
• Commitment to equity and diversity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional people management skills, with the ability to build a strong positive culture and attract and develop talented staff to foster world class performance.
• Credibility, with an excellent reputation and standing in academia, industry and the broader community.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence and innovation.
• The ability to identify and promote a role for the School, in Curtin becoming a leading global university.
• A distinguished and sustained record of strategic and academic leadership and governance in a complex stakeholder environment.
• A strong international knowledge in your field, with a passion to deliver successful outcomes and enhance the global reputation of the School and the University.

What we offer you  

• Interactions with and learnings from industry, government and academic partners
• Competitive salary & benefits
• A flexible work environment

For details of Curtin’s employee benefits please visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

How to Apply

You are encouraged to respond specifically to the selection criteria which can be found in the position description, and provide a full academic CV.

To review Position Description, Candidate Brochure and Curtin Corporate Brochure please copy and paste the link below into your web browser to view the documents:

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Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. 

Applications close: 9.00 PM (AWST), Friday 15 November 2019

Valuing Diversity and Inclusion

Females are especially encouraged to apply.

At Curtin, we are committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation, diversity and social justice and aim to create an inclusive environment where our staff and students are valued and inspired. This includes a supportive recruitment process should you require any access assistance.  

Contact details

To apply complete the application form below, or for more information contact:

Natalie Munro – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Phone:  08 9266 2280
Natalie.munro1@curtin.edu.au

Vandana Brown – Talent Sourcing Specialist
Phone:  08 9266 9244
Vandana.brown@curtin.edu.au

Disclaimer

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.