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Strategic senior academic leadership opportunity Lead innovation in education, strengthening pathways to higher education and advancing impact across schools, industry and regional communities Full-time, fixed-term appointment for five years The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is driven by a bold vision to become Australia’s premier regional university. Anchored in a mission to enrich its regions, connect with communities, and create opportunities for all, the University is embarking on a transformative journey in higher education.  As part of this journey, UniSC is seeking to appoint an outstanding and visionary academic leader as Dean, School of Education and Tertiary Access. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), the Dean provides strategic, operational and academic leadership to one of UniSC’s flagship schools and is a key member of the University’s senior management committee and Academic leadership team, as well as the Vice-Chancellor’s extended leadership team. The Dean is responsible for setting the strategic vision for the School while overseeing operational, human and financial planning, and leading the planning, continuous improvement and innovation of teaching, research and engagement programs. With a strong focus on innovation, equity and sustainability, the role will lead a culture of excellence across teaching, research and engagement, advancing student success and supporting UniSC’s mission to transform lives through learning and knowledge. The School of Education and Tertiary Access is central to UniSC’s commitment to regional impact, combining cutting-edge research, exceptional teaching and strong industry and community collaboration. The Dean will champion growth and development of the School, building a sustainable and scalable academic environment that supports student growth, delivers high-quality and innovative teaching programs, and strengthens research performance, impact and partnerships. Working collaboratively across the University, the Dean will contribute to strategic planning and decision-making, while also engaging externally with industry, government, professional bodies and the community to enhance the School’s profile, reputation and opportunities for engagement and impact. The successful candidate will be an exceptional academic leader with a passion for driving transformative change and fostering student success. With a PhD in a relevant discipline and a proven track record of academic leadership, you bring expertise in strategic vision setting, operational management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You have demonstrated capability to lead and implement strategic, financial and operational plans within a complex and evolving higher education environment, with a track record of delivering sustainable growth, managing resources effectively and achieving organisational outcomes. You bring proven experience in building and sustaining high-performing academic environments, leading the development of teaching, research and engagement, and supporting staff to achieve both strategic and operational objectives. Your leadership style is inclusive and empowering, with the ability to foster interdisciplinary, cross-school and cross-campus collaboration. You are highly effective in building and sustaining partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and the community, contributing to the School’s profile and reputation at regional, national and international levels. A strong understanding of the higher education sector, including its challenges, regulatory environment and evolving industry needs, will be essential. High-level interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, together with a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and sustainability, will underpin your success in the role and your contribution to UniSC’s mission and values. The University of the Sunshine Coast has partnered with Kuras Leadership Search for the recruitment of this position. For a confidential discussion, please contact Betty Kuras on +61 3 9653 9599 or via email at apply@kurasleadershipsearch.com quoting job code 2644. Applications close Wednesday 6 May 2026. For further information, please refer to the Candidate Information Page:https://careers.usc.edu.au/dean-school-of-education-and-tertiary-access Position description:  PD_ Dean School of School Education and Tertiary Access.pdf

12-month part-time fixed-term opportunity (0.4 FTE) for a dedicated and knowledgeable Clinical Trial Research Support Officersupport the clinical trial requirements and regulatory obligations of the WARC (Westmead Applied Research Centre) Base Salary $112, 628 (PRO RATA) + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunity The WARC (Westmead Applied Research Centre) is looking for a proactive Clinical Trial Research Officer to help drive the success of our clinical trials. In this role, you'll support trial operations from start-up to closeout, including ethics and regulatory submissions, site coordination, data management, and monitoring. You'll collaborate with investigators, research teams, and stakeholders to ensure trials run smoothly, meet milestones, and maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance.Your key responsibilities will be to: design and adapt clinical trial procedures, systems, and documentation from start-up to closeout plan trial timelines, resources, and logistics, including drug/device supply coordination monitor trial progress, site performance, recruitment, compliance, and data quality liaise with investigators, site staff, committees, and stakeholders to ensure protocol adherence organise investigator meetings, trial presentations, and reporting manage financial aspects such as site payments and budget tracking ensure ethical and regulatory compliance, including submissions, amendments, and approvals oversee data systems development, data collection, cleaning, and reporting maintain confidentiality and integrity of trial data and patient information conduct on-site and central monitoring, audits, and follow-up actions mentor junior staff and contribute to team leadership and performance management support continuous improvement, change management, and strategic initiatives promote a safe, ethical, and inclusive work environment.About you strong attention to detail demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared goals proven capacity to work independently and manage competing priorities excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills strong problem-solving abilities excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills high-level computing skills, including database use, website content management, spreadsheets, and word processing strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within teams and with stakeholders sound knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, ethical and regulatory requirements, and confidentiality/privacy laws in medical research commitment to teamwork and collaboration.To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Sponsorship / Work RightsYou must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. 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Ref.: 534316 Work type: Full-time Department: School of English (04300) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in English Literary Studies (Literatures in English and Emerging Technologies) in the School of English (Ref. 534316), to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. The Faculty of Arts is ranked number one for Arts and Humanities in Asia (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The School of English, housed under the Faculty of Arts, offers degree programmes at undergraduate, research postgraduate and taught postgraduate levels. Information about the School is available at https://english.hku.hk/. Please note that the School is not involved in English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching. Enquiries about this job position can be sent to the School of English (english@hku.hk). Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, a proven track record, and be prepared to teach and supervise at the B.A., M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels. The position is open to scholars working at the intersection of literatures in English and one or more modalities of emerging technology, including Large Language Models (LLM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), Gaming and Narrative, as well as technologies related to digital archiving, material manuscript studies, and the digitising of literatures as cultural heritage. The appointee is expected to help the School of English advance innovative teaching and impactful scholarship in literatures in English from any period with a strong element of modern technology. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the interaction of literatures in English and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary digital humanities. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) a cover letter; (2) an up-to-date C.V. (which should include the names and contact information of three referees); and (3) a writing sample (one dissertation chapter or published article). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to arrange for three reference letters to be sent by their referees to the School confidentially for consideration. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026 (extended to May 31, 2026) or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all genders to apply.