Dean of Students Investigator Hall
About the opportunity
The Dean of Students Investigator Hall is a senior leadership position responsible for fostering a safe, vibrant and inclusive residential community across Investigator Hall and Inveresk Apartments. This role requires a highly skilled leader with strong emotional intelligence and experience managing diverse adult communities in residential or similar environments.
The Dean oversees all aspects of staffing and student engagement, ensuring operational efficiency, workplace safety and a positive culture for both staff and residents. Acting as a key liaison between students, staff and senior leadership, the Dean ensures that voices are heard and incorporated into decision‑making processes.
Aligned with the Residential Communities Strategy, the Dean plays a pivotal role in pastoral care, safety and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the resident experience. The position champions values of belonging, shared growth and student‑led leadership within a collegiate model guided by principles of collaboration, innovation and sustainability. This role demands flexibility, including out‑of‑hours commitments to effectively support the wellbeing and development of students while contributing to strategic goals that create uniquely Tasmanian communities where students can thrive.
What you'll do
* Foster an inclusive, secure and supportive culture, knowing all students and maintaining a high profile and active presence as the leader of the Investigator Hall community.
* Manage day‑to‑day behaviour, student grievances, risks and emergencies within the community.
* Establish strong relationships with staff, lead, training and guiding all staff who report to the Dean of Students.
* Lead the implementation of health promotion and prevention interventions, including commitments under the Gender‑Based Violence Action Plan that address common wellbeing issues and build resilience in the student community.
What we're looking for
* Demonstrated experience and genuine commitment to leading, guiding, supporting and developing emerging adults and mature students in a residential college, tertiary education or equivalent community setting.
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills exhibiting high emotional intelligence with experience leading and motivating a team to deliver outcomes while fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Excellent judgment and diplomacy including the ability to take a firm line tempered by compassion and fairness.
* Proven administrative and organisational efficiency and effectiveness including the ability to plan work to deadlines and manage workload with minimal direct support or supervision.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
* This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
* In submitting your application you acknowledge you have / intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
* To apply online please provide your CV and 1–2‑page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
* For further information about this position please contact Amanda Castray, Pro Vice‑Chancellor, Campus Life.
* Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
* Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Applications close
Applications close Monday 17 November pm
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Commitment to a Safe and Inclusive Workplace
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa / Pakana and Gadigal / Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
Employment Background
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
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