• Dynamic and vibrant team culture
• Leadership role contributing to the strategic plan
• Level E $186,503 + 17% Superannuation

Deakin’s Faculty of Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing Faculties in Australia. Faculty students and researchers have access to the most advanced equipment available in the sports, nutrition, and medicine and health fields.

The Faculty of Health places a high emphasis on solutions-led research. Our three research institutes, two strategic research centres and numerous specialist units work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

We are currently seeking a Head of School for the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and a Head of School for the School of Health and Social Development.

Ranked #3 sport science school in the world, the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a leader in its field. We are the only school in Australia that brings both nutrition and physical activity together in both its teaching and research.

The School of Health and Social Development influences positive health and social outcomes for individuals and communities. Featuring world-class research opportunities and programs across a number of disciplines, we work to create healthy societies.

With a highly regarded standing both nationally and globally, your extensive networks in your chosen discipline coupled with your clear strategic vision will enable you to immediately add impact within the role. A talented leader, you will view challenge and complexity as an opportunity for growth and will have demonstrated prior success in managing all strategic and operational aspects of a School. Managing a range of internal and external stakeholders, the ability to forge excellent working relationships and lead and inspire is key to maintaining the excellent reputation the School holds in the market. With innovation and creativity being highly encouraged, this rare opportunity will truly enable you to make your mark in the School and the wider University landscape.

Applications for this position close on 4^th September 2020.

This role requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working with Children Check (refer to Deakin’s Recruitment Procedure for further details).

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience for this role.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Professor Rachel Huxley, Executive Dean - Health, on execdean-health@deakin.edu.au

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

We understand that our academic workforce is increasingly diverse, and we recognise academic careers may be placed on hold throughout many life circumstances. Achievement relative to opportunity places more emphasis on the quality, as opposed to the quantity of research outputs. In your application, we strongly encourage you to comment on your achievements relative to opportunity.