Head, School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences
Reference no: 498854
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange, Port Macquarie
Categories: Management, Education and Training or Learning Support (i.e. Academic Skills, Educational Designers)
* Senior executive leadership opportunity with strategic impact
* Shape allied health education and research for regional communities
* Lead a large, diverse School with strong professional alignment
The role
* Full Time, Fixed Term (Five years)
* Senior remuneration package ranging from $208,921 - $261,151
* Albury - Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange or Port Macquarie
We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the role of Head of School, Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. This is a strategic senior leadership opportunity to guide one of the University’s most impactful and professionally aligned Schools, delivering excellence in teaching, research and community engagement. Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Head of School is accountable for the overall performance and strategic direction of the School across learning and teaching, research productivity, community engagement, and financial and resource management. You will provide strong, visible leadership to a diverse academic community, ensuring the School operates cohesively and contributes meaningfully to Faculty and University strategy. A key focus of the role is strengthening partnerships with industry, professions, government and regional communities, with a strong commitment to improving rural and regional health outcomes. As a senior leader within the University, you will also contribute to Faculty and University‑wide governance, planning and strategic initiatives.
About you
* A doctoral qualification (or equivalent standing) in a discipline relevant to the School
* Comprehensive knowledge of the tertiary education environment, governance and policy frameworks
* Strong understanding of the Australian health system and professional accreditation requirements
* Demonstrated success leading teams, managing resources and delivering strategic outcomes
* Excellent leadership, communication, financial and risk management capability
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 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.
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