Join Australia’s largest and most experienced distance provider of first-class legal education.

At the core of our School of Law is a dedication to cutting-edge research particularly focused on the legal intricacies in Regional, Rural and Remote (RRR) areas. Imagine being part of a community that thrives on three major research themes - each a testament to the expertise and passion of our academic colleagues:

Legal Exploration, Intersectional Law and Governance and Business

The Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law (ACAL) nestled in the School of Law is the only Australian research centre devoted to research projects on rural sustainability, social justice, institutional analyses of legal governance.

Join us and lead the way in shaping the future of legal education and research at UNE’s School of Law.

The Role

This is a senior management role in the Faculty and the position will be responsible for leading a thriving and innovative work environment; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to foster strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, especially with professional bodies and clinical adjunct staff. The Head of

School will also promote capable and connected staff and students, to drive research engagement and impact in Faculty and University key priority areas; and ensure ongoing Australian accreditation of programs while continuing to grow and diversify revenue streams. The position reports to the Faculty’s Executive Dean and operates under their open directions.

About You:

We are looking for an outstanding academic leader. A person with a deep understanding of the national and international tertiary legal education sector including a thorough knowledge of trends in an ever-changing competitive environment.

A proven record of leadership, innovation, achievement and quality improvement in legal research and teaching.

Demonstrated experience with leading a positive culture in the workplace and in strategic planning and in providing operational leadership guidance for the academic directions of a School.

About us

UNE has been an authority in flexible learning in Australia since 1954. It was one of the first Australian universities to offer degrees by correspondence, and today, with more than 17,000 external students, is one of Australia’s major providers of external awards. Unlike many institutions, supporting all students (including those remote from our Armidale and Sydney campuses), is part of our DNA. Our ability to provide personal and quality distance learning experiences is evidenced in our student satisfaction results and is key to our success.

For more information about this opportunity visit:  Provide link to Candidate Information Pack to be placed on the University Website under the page https://www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une/executive-recruitment

Closing date for applications: Monday 17^th February 2025, 11.55pm.

To apply: For further information or a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact

Larry Little on +61 419 208 113 or email: larry@kennedyaustin.com