Vice President and Executive Dean

1 day ago

Adelaide, South Australia Flinders University Full time $200,000 - $400,000 per year

About the opportunity

Flinders University is seeking to appoint the next Vice-President and Executive Dean, College of Science and Engineering. This is a significant academic leadership appointment that will shape the future direction of one of the University's largest and most dynamic Colleges.

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and serving as a member of the Senior Executive Team, the Vice-President and Executive Dean will provide strategic and academic leadership across education, research and engagement. The role will enhance the College's national and international profile, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and foster strong partnerships with industry, government and the wider community.

The College spans Computing and IT, Engineering, Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and plays a central role in Flinders' innovation ecosystem through initiatives such as the Tonsley Innovation District and Factory of the Future, a world-class advanced manufacturing facility unique in Australia. Supported by experienced academic and professional teams, the Vice-President and Executive Dean will guide the College's continued growth, ensuring a high-quality student experience and research with real-world impact.

About you

You will be a distinguished academic leader with a PhD or equivalent qualification in a discipline aligned to the College's profile. You will bring a record of excellence in research, education and leadership across complex academic environments, as well as the credibility and vision to represent the College externally, shape its strategic direction, and foster an inclusive and high-performance culture. Collaborative and collegial in style, you will inspire excellence, build partnerships and create an environment where staff and students can thrive.

Life at Flinders
Flinders University is transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying environments that reflect our core values of Courage, Excellence, Innovation and Integrity. Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, Flinders offers flexible working arrangements, extensive professional development and a vibrant campus life across its Bedford Park and Tonsley locations in Adelaide, one of the world's most liveable cities.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

How to Apply

Odgers is assisting Flinders University with this appointment. More information on the role can be found at

For further information and a confidential conversation please contact Dr Alistair Clark on or or Mazin Almaimani on or

Applications close: Friday, 28 November 2025.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

28 Nov 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.

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