Head of School

4 days ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Role type**:Full time, Fixed-term for 5 years

**Faculty**:Faculty of Science

**School**:Melbourne Veterinary School

**Salary**:Level E, plus a 'Large Department' loading and a Faculty of Science Head of School loading plus 17% super
- Join Australia’s leading university as Head of the Melbourne Veterinary School
- Shape the future of veterinary sciences through visionary and innovative leadership
- Inspire excellence in a thriving, inclusive community

**About the University of Melbourne**

The University of Melbourne is a friendly, diverse community of students, academics and staff. We are world-renowned for the excellence of our research and for the warmth of our community. Established in 1853, we are a global leader in higher education and bring together the world’s best minds to solve globally significant problems.

Our vision is to equip our students with a distinctive, future-facing education personalised around their ambitions and needs, enriched by global perspectives and embedded in a richly collaborative research culture.

**About the Faculty of Science**

A truly comprehensive Faculty of Science, we enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and more than 160 years’ experience in discovery and innovation. We are the highest ranked university in Australia and a leading science faculty.

The Faculty comprises seven Schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences; BioSciences; Chemistry; Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences; Mathematics & Statistics; Physics; and Veterinary Science. Our strength is our depth and breadth of expertise. We are Australia’s most comprehensive science Faculty, with 900 academics covering 43 research disciplines and teaching 50 courses.

**About the Melbourne Veterinary School**

**About the Opportunity**

Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Science, the Head of School will be responsible for:

- Governance and strategic direction of the school, ensuring the delivery of an internationally competitive research and education program
- Leading the development and maintenance of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs
- Ensuring accreditation standards are met across the school
- Fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
- Oversee the management of the school's finances, infrastructure, and human resources, working closely with the Faculty's executive team.

**About You**
- Proven academic leadership with experience in driving educational excellence and strategic transformation at faculty or institutional level
- Demonstrated international research reputation in the field of Veterinary Science
- Strong understanding of university education delivery and quality assurance
- Experience in managing staff, financial, and infrastructure resources effectively
- Ability to represent the interests of the discipline, school, and university in the wider community
- Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close**:17 November 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

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