Expression of Interest

**Job no**: 571994
**Work type**: Casual
**Location**: Melbourne - City
**Categories**: Administration

**Exciting opportunities to shape the future of university education**

Deakin University Council invites expressions of interest from individuals with the experience, expertise and enthusiasm to shape the future of university education through serving on the University’s peak governance body, Deakin University Council.

The University has a vacancy arising on 1 January 2026. Applicants will also be considered for future vacancies and for appointments to committees of the Council to gain experience as an incoming or prospective member of the Council.

Expressions of interest are due between Monday 19 May and Friday, 30 May 2025 and will be considered for opportunities from 2026.

**Commitment to diversity and inclusion**

**Deakin University**

Deakin prides itself on being Australia’s most progressive and responsive university, with a unique balance of excellence in both education and research.

With 60,000 students and over 6,000 staff members, and with campuses located across Victoria and in India and Indonesia, we serve a broad and diverse community.

We leverage strong partnerships to maximise the social, cultural and economic impact we deliver regionally, nationally and globally.

**Deakin University Council**

The Council brings foresightful strategic leadership and a global outlook to its governance of the University, together with a deep commitment to meeting the needs of our students, staff and communities.

The Council is responsible for setting the direction and overseeing the performance of the University. Deakin’s distinctive strategic ambition is set out in _Deakin 2030: Ideas to Impact_. The University has a growing international profile and new campuses in India and Indonesia.

Council members must demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and professionalism and an appreciation of our university values relating to teaching, research, independence and academic freedom.

Members have responsibilities similar to those of non-executive directors.

Deakin staff and students play valuable roles on the Council as elected or official members but are ineligible for this EoI process because the appointees must be independent from university management and unencumbered by conflict of interest.

**Skills, experience and diversity of perspectives sought**
- Essential skills and experience_
- Board level or Executive leadership experience in a large organisation operating in a complex environment.
- Appreciation of the University’s role in education and research to serve its students and communities, locally and globally.
- Expertise or experience to contribute to Council’s oversight of the University’s strategy and performance, which can include expertise or experience in areas such as community and policy leadership, organisational culture, financial management, risk oversight and audit.
- Desirable skills and experience_
- Experience or expertise in higher education policy settings and directions in Australia and internationally.
- Contemporary ‘hands on’ skills in technology and digital systems, cyber security or artificial intelligence; this could include but is not limited to experience in an edutech environment.
- Desirable diversity of perspectives_
- We also invite applicants to tell us if they come from a regional or remote background or identify as a person with disability, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, LGBTIQ+ or a young person (under 25). We invite applicants to outline the perspective this would enable them to add to the work of the Council.

**Time commitment and term of appointment**

The time commitment required for membership of Council is approximately one day per fortnight, including preparation time for meetings. This includes attendance at meetings of the University Council and at least one committee of the Council.

The University Council meets at least seven times a year and holds at least one meeting at every campus (five meetings in Geelong and one meeting at Burwood and Warrnambool). Committees meet four to six times annually at our Melbourne CBD location and Geelong. Meetings are held in person.

Members of the University Council also attend various University events and are expected to represent and advocate for the University in the broader community.

Council members are appointed for terms up to three years and may be eligible for reappointment in accordance with the _Deakin University Act_.

**Benefits, remuneration and indemnity**

Deakin University Council members enjoy a stimulating and collaborative work environment.

The Council offers high quality professional development and excellent networking opportunities.

There is also rewarding engagement with students, staff and community partners. Council members thrive on seeing our students well prepared for their future careers and our staff making a positive impact with their teaching and