EOI - Deputy Head of School (Health Sciences)

Description

Deputy Head of School – National School of Health Sciences

Expressions of Interest - Internal Only
Sydney (Broadway) Campus

• Leadership Opportunity, Full time
• Academic Level: Level D, commensurate with experience
• Fixed term 1 year

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the role

As Deputy Head, you'll be at the forefront of overseeing academic programs, advancing cutting-edge research initiatives, and enriching the academic experience for both students and faculty. You will play a crucial role in executing the School’s strategic plan, crafting innovative models for growth, and pioneering new approaches to enhance the School’s impact.

Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the School’s strategic direction, ensuring the highest standards of education and research, developing our people and fostering an environment of professional development and excellence. In addition, you'll contribute significantly to the School’s goals within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Midwifery & Health Sciences, all while aligning with the University’s mission and its commitment to Catholic higher education values.

About you

• This is your chance to help drive change, inspire excellence, and advance the future of health sciences. As our Deputy Head, you’ll be instrumental in guiding our School through an exciting phase of growth and cultivating a culture of excellence, respect and collegiality by supporting the professional growth of our staff and faculty. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for education and research, we invite you to apply for this exciting and impactful role.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• PhD or equivalent research doctorate in a relevant field

Experience

• Experience in and leadership management in higher education.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, coaching, guiding, supporting and managing employees engaged in learning and teaching, research and across the professional services.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.

Academic Excellence

• Demonstrated leadership in academic and professional activities along with an established record of contributions to teaching, research excellence and publication, and/or professional practice.

Skills and Abilities

• Highly developed collaborative, influencing, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills essential for managing a diverse team and engaging with stakeholders.
  • Ability to articulate a vision and goal and engage the management team to lead the national school towards achieving its goals.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior academic or leadership role within a higher education or health sciences context.
• Proven track record in developing and managing academic programs and research initiatives, with a focus on health sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction, manage resources, and lead a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.

How to apply

This position is open to applications within the School of Health Sciences only.

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 3 March 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Professor William Gibson (Head of School, Faculty Executive Dean) [email protected]