Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Job No: APTAV129117#007
Role Overview
* Continuing, full‑time position of Professor in Education/Arts with a three‑year, part‑time (0.6 FTE) leadership assignment as Deputy Dean, Strategy and Capability.
* Provide strategic academic leadership to advance workforce planning, policy governance, internal engagement, and capability development.
* Join a nationally and internationally recognised leader in teacher education.
* ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
About the Role
Operating within the Faculty of Education and Arts, the Deputy Dean, Strategy and Capability is a senior faculty executive role responsible for leading and delivering the faculty’s people and workforce agenda and commitments. The role focuses on mentoring and academic careers in collaboration with research and teaching portfolio leaders to support human flourishing and the common good. It provides high‑level academic leadership to advance the faculty’s strategic priorities in workforce planning, policy governance, internal engagement and capability development, working closely with the Executive Dean, Heads of School and Institute and Centre Directors.
The Deputy Dean promotes and ensures academic and teaching quality, fosters research and scholarly excellence, and promotes the faculty’s national and international standing. Executive oversight of agreed key strategic projects for the faculty and deputising for the Executive Dean as required are also responsibilities.
This opportunity comprises a temporary part‑time (0.6 FTE) academic assignment for a period of three (3) years, renewable based on performance and supported by a continuing academic E‑level appointment, dependent on the experience, expertise and capability of the successful candidate. The incumbent will be expected to engage in teaching within their discipline.
Contact
General enquiries can be sent to Jenna Milligan, Executive Officer, Faculty of Education & Arts at: Jenna.Milligan@acu.edu.au
What We Offer
* The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
* Total remuneration valued to $260,037 – $260,037 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $220,723 – $220,723 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E Increment 1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
* 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed‑term staff.
* Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks’ salary pro rata payable, dependent on commencement date.
* Access to generous benefits, including flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more.
How to Apply
Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process.
Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:
* Resume.
* Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
* Brief online responses to any pre‑screening employment questions.
Applications close: 12‑APR‑2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender‑based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU’s compliance requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers
ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.
About ACU
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community that welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offering the care of a family and developing an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.
As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
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