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We are looking to grow our team at our offices in Sydney’s Waterloo (in the hub of the suburb’s revitalisation). We offer opportunities to grow and evolve together, and to make a real difference to education, and people’s lives and futures. About us At De Sailly Search we help universities and knowledge-intensive organisations find leaders who can transform education, and futures, at the intersection of ideas, and the new world. Our team combines 50 years of experience in the sector, while remaining dynamic and agile, always scanning the horizon for new emerging talent, technologies, trends and opportunities to help our…

About the role The Head of Social work will oversee all activities to ensure the development of the social work discipline and ongoing accreditation of all Social Work programs offered at Victoria University. The appointee will also represent the Social Work team in external forums, such as at the Australian Council of Heads of Schools of Social work. The successful incumbent will be someone with energy who is innovative, progressive and collaborative in the way they work. The incumbent will also collaborate with the College Director of Learning and Teaching and others to develop and promote seamless and strong pathways for Social Work with…

Congratulations to Tony Lazzara on his successful appointment. Tony commences in the role in December 2017, and comes from Edith Cowan University. A university where success is unlimited relies on the right performance data and frameworks. About the position The Executive Director provides vision and leadership to the activities and functions of the quality and performance portfolio, including business intelligence, student load management, quality and reviews. The Director is responsible for academic QA processes, in relation to both domestic and international higher education measures, and manages academic planning and performance across the University. Major responsibilities of the role include: –…

    Congratulations to Colm Halbert on the appointment to this position. Colm joins UTS from Macquarie University. UTS is pushing the boundaries of research excellence, both in Australia and overseas. Its research disrupts, challenges and drives change across a range of disciplines, particularly in emerging and technology-driven fields. Significant investment has led to a surge in global rankings and research performance. However, to achieve its vision of becoming a world-leading university of technology, UTS needs a further step change in research performance. The goal is to increase the intensity, excellence, impact and reputation of research. UTS is still at…

Congratulations to Kellie Ridges on her appointment to this position. As the most senior non-academic staff member within the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts, the position provides operational management and drives forward the Faculty’s strategic direction and initiatives. The role provides leadership across aspects of finance, student services, marketing, recruitment, facilities, research, teaching and learning, international operations, business development governance and planning. KPIs for success include fostering Faculty viability and growth, delivering on the Faculty strategic plan and improving Faculty rankings in external indices such as Quality Improvement in Learning & Teaching (QILT) and Excellence in Research for…

Congratulations to our recent appointment, Leanne Smith, as the new Director of The Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University. The Whitlam Institute has announced the appointment of a new Director, international human rights lawyer, former Australian diplomat and senior United Nations official Leanne Smith. A graduate of the Australian National University, Leanne brings 20 years of experience in policy development, political analysis, international peace and security, human rights fieldwork and international law. Working with the Australian Government, the UN, and various NGOs and human rights organisations, her work has taken her to Afghanistan, the Balkans, South Sudan, East Timor and…

Join one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities Professor – Biology and UON Women in Science Chair The University of Newcastle, Australia (UON) is committed to equity and excellence and to creating a better future for its regions through a focus on innovation and impact. These two newly created appointments will make strategic contributions to the University’s STEMM strategy and Global Impact Clusters, helping build the global reputation and profile of the University. UON is a dynamic research-intensive university ranked in the top eight nationally for the quality of research. UON has recognised international strengths including biomedical science, clinical and translational…

The University For 50 years, University of Newcastle, Australia (UON) has delivered education to talented students from diverse backgrounds, developing the professional leaders of the future. Critical to its success has been an enduring commitment to equity, excellence and engagement. UON is a dynamic university, research-intensive and ranked in the top eight nationally for quality of research, with international strengths in the humanities, social sciences and creative industries as well as in chemistry, engineering, mathematics, life sciences, environmental sciences, architecture and many more. The UON NeW Futures Strategic Plan 2016-2025 recognises that the nature of the workforce will undergo rapid transformation, particularly…