Description:
The role
- Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)
- Senior remuneration package in the range of $206,852 - $258,565 pa
- Appointment to be made on current campus location
The Head of School is accountable to the Executive Dean for the performance of the school in learning and teaching, research productivity and financial and resource management. The Head of School will lead and manage the school ensuring all areas are operating efficiently and cohesively to provide a positive contribution to the mission and values of the Faculty and University. The Head of School is expected to provide the guidance and leadership required to allow the school to deliver high quality learning and teaching, impactful research and meaningful community engagement.
The Head of School will seek opportunities for the growth and development of the school by developing and fostering linkages and relationships with industry, government, the professions and community. As a senior member of staff, the Head of School will be required to contribute to the overall management of the faculty and strategic development of the University.
About you
- A PhD relevant to the School of Psychology.
- Proven ability to effectively lead and develop staff, operate within set budget parameters and deliver identified performance outcomes.
- A proven track record of excellence in teaching and research.
- Demonstrated success in improving research productivity and quality, including strategies for securing external research funding.
- Demonstrated experience in academic management and accreditation processes, and strong decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage effective liaison with a variety of external organisations (including professional bodies) to build cooperative and beneficial working relationships.
About us
Learn more about the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences here.
Learn more about the School of Psychology here.
Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
To apply
Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1-2 page “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.
This position is available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment. To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for an internal secondment opportunity.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
Professor Lewis Bizo | Executive Dean, Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences | lbizo@csu.edu.au
Closing Date: 11pm, 17 March 2025