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About the Role

The Head of School provides leadership through integrated planning, people-centered leadership, effective stewardship of resources, and engagement with staff, students, and external partners to deliver impact. The role reports directly to the Dean of Science to shape and realize the strategic priorities and performance of the university.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic vision for the School aligned to UNSW Science 2035 Strategy and UNSW’s Progress for All.
• Build a strategic vision for the School and engage staff to realize that vision.
• Contribute to the Faculty’s strategic plans by providing strategic advice on external engagement, research, and educational priorities.
• Drive the overall academic performance of the School in meeting University objectives.
• Provide a valuable student education experience by fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in teaching.
• Attract high calibre students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including higher degree research students, and life-long learners.
• Enhance the research profile of the School by improving research output quality and quantity.
• Develop financially beneficial new programs and courses in collaboration with academic staff and the Faculty.
• Identify new prospects to collaborate with education, research, and industry partners.
• Grow the international presence and reputation of the School.
• Engage School staff to establish and maintain a collegial, supportive, and productive culture.
• Attract and retain staff of the highest quality.
• Build the capability of staff through effective talent management and succession planning.
• Engage in activities that build and sustain excellent relationships with external stakeholders.
• Lead and influence industry partners and research end-users to facilitate sustainable industry-supported collaborations.
• Pursue and support equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives and policies.
• Lead the School by setting clear expectations and goals, establishing KPIs, giving regular feedback, and facilitating career development conversations.
• Be an active member of the Faculty Executive and contribute to overall leadership.
• Take responsibility for devolved School budgets and comply with University financial requirements.
• Influence income and expenditure to enhance financial sustainability.
• Ensure the School meets agreed key performance measures.
• Ensure the School is effectively administered, including resource allocation and compliance.
• Lead School-based committees and boards and contribute to Faculty and University committees.
• Oversee compliance and quality assurance management consistent with the University’s Risk Management Framework.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A respected scholar, normally at an Associate Professor or Professorial level, in an appropriate discipline.
• Understanding and appreciation of the values and roles of a major university operating in an international context.
• Energy and resilience to deal with challenges and opportunities offered by an ambitious university.
• Breadth of academic vision and intellectual enthusiasm encompassing the range of disciplines within the School and understanding key relationships outside the School.
• Capacity to articulate a strategic vision for the School and ability to lead and manage change.
• A strong, proactive, and energetic leader who can motivate high performance from diverse groups.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Representational skills to effectively take the School forward in internal and external forums.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively and according to School and Faculty strategic priorities.
• A strong sense of equity, fairness, and ethics.
• Capacity to build and maintain effective collaborative partnerships within and external to the School.
• Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities.
• Commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
• Submit a cover letter.
• Submit a document that systematically addresses the selection criteria.
• Submit a statement of leadership philosophy and vision for the School (up to 2 pages).
• Include an Achievement Relative to Opportunity (ARO) / Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) statement if applicable.

Skills

• Strategic planning
• People-centered leadership
• Resource stewardship
• Stakeholder engagement
• Academic excellence
• Teaching innovation
• Research enhancement
• Grant acquisition
• Program development
• Knowledge exchange
• Technology transfer
• International reputation building
• Talent management
• Succession planning
• Performance management
• Budget management
• Financial sustainability
• Key performance measure achievement
• Resource allocation
• Legislative and compliance adherence
• Risk management
• Work Health and Safety compliance
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration

Location

• Sydney, Australia

Work Type

• Full-time
• Fixed Term

Experience Level

• Senior Level Appointment
• Level D/E

Education Level

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• Higher Degree Research

Salary/Compensations

• 17% Superannuation
• Annual leave loading

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Support for carers
• Workplace adjustments for people with disability
• Access to flexible work options for eligible staff

About the Company

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities.
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion.
• A workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
• The Faculty of Science is a large and one of the most complex faculties of UNSW Sydney.
• The School of Aviation offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in aviation (management and flying), including flight training and airborne, aviation and transport research.

Equal Opportunity

• UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.
• Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
• UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.