Head of School and Dean

15 hours ago

Callaghan NSW Australia University of Newcastle Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The University of Newcastle stands as a global Top 200 University with a vision to be a world leading University for our regions. The Looking Ahead Strategic Plan captures the spirit of looking to the future to imagine and then realise possibilities, enabled by the values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Reporting directly to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, the Dean of the School of Engineering will engage with partners to position the School and College as a major driver of quality education and research, delivering innovation and impact in areas of global significance. Growth in global partnerships will also be important, supporting the College and University's efforts in strategic engagement with high quality international partners in education and research.

The School of Engineering brings together expertise in engineering in four key disciplines; Electrical, Computer Systems and Medical; Civil, Environmental and Surveying; Chemical and Renewable; and Aerospace Systems, Mechanical and Mechatronics, to deliver life ready graduates and transformative and sustainable education solutions across four locations: Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney, and Singapore. The School delivers exciting degree programs which reflect industry best practice. Collaborative, state-of-the art facilities for researchers, industry and staff enable impressive research accomplishments.

As Dean of Engineering, you will work closely with the leadership group of the School, College and colleagues across the University to deliver on strategic objectives, while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity and innovation. You will have a proven track record of scholarly achievement in research and teaching, through demonstrated transformational leadership and resource management skills which should be complemented by your ability to inspire and engage with government, industry and community groups.

To discuss this role and to request a copy of the candidate information booklet, please contact our advising consultants Alun Parry, Managing Partner and Vicky Garvey, Senior Associate at Boyden on , or Applications close Sunday 16th November 2025.

Please note, all applications are to be sent to Vicky Garvey at Boyden. Do not submit your application via the University of Newcastle website.

The University of Newcastle is proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve SAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI).

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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