Provost, Office of The Vice

An opportunity to influence and innovate
- Excellent working conditions, supportive and collaborative
- Senior strategic leadership opportunity

**Your new role**

The Provost is the chief academic officer of the University and an eminent member of the Senior Executive Team (SET), routinely acting on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor. Curtin operates on a foundation of academic groups which serve as custodians of curriculum and uphold high standards of excellence in learning and teaching, research, and engagement. These groups consist of faculties, schools, and centres, specialising in an array of disciplines. The Provost holds executive responsibility for Curtin’s four faculty Pro Vice-Chancellors, and the Directors of the Centre for Aboriginal Studies, the Centre for Enabling Pathways, the Kalgoorlie campus and Gender Equity and Inclusion.

This position ensures accountability and governance across all facets of academic capability, performance, and advancement. The Provost plays a crucial role in shaping the University’s strategic leadership and effective management, through leading the faculties and by offering specialised advice and support to the Vice-Chancellor. The role assists both Council and the Vice-Chancellor to govern the University, including as Chair of Courses Committee of Council and various management committees. The Provost also drives the University’s strategic plan through these groups and by leading key University-wide projects. As a role model, champion and ally responsible for fostering equity, opportunity, and inclusion for all, the Provost directly oversees diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives and programs at Curtin. With the Vice-Chancellor, the Provost sponsors and oversees Curtin’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy to elevate the voices and perspectives of First Nations people.

**About us**

The University is committed to international engagement and supports a diverse international student and staff population. Curtin maintains campuses all over the globe, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in health sciences, business, humanities, resources, engineering, and related sciences; the University is recognized for high-impact research across a range of areas. As part of this approach, Curtin has always fostered successful partnerships with industry, business, and government to enhance the quality of our scholarships, teaching, and research.

Undoubtedly pivotal for our forthcoming achievements, this role holds immense significance. If you are intrigued by the prospect of contributing within a synergistic and dedicated Senior Executive Team, and if the idea of making a tangible impact on the lives of others resonates with you, we eagerly await your communication.

**Knowledge, Experience and Skills**

**Demonstrated**:

- Capacity to lead, manage, and collaborate at a senior executive level across a broad portfolio focused on support for, and services to, the academic core of the University.
- Experience in the management of significant budgets and delivery of those budgets against identified priorities and resources.
- Ability to understand, assess, and meet competing needs within a complex environment of limited resources.
- Capacity to inspire and enthuse through effective communication at all levels and in all formats.
- Current or recent research activity and publication.
- Capacity to embrace innovation to the benefit of the organization.
- Ability to foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, our University’s values, signature behaviours, and Code of Conduct.

**WORK REQUIREMENTS**
- Interstate and/or overseas travel may be required.
- Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.

**To Apply**:
**Applications close***: 27**
**September at **10 PM AWST