Head of Canberra Law School

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Work type:Academic
Location:Bruce
Categories:Law and Justice Studies

• Build on your Remarkable Career – Produce Industry Ready Graduates
• UC Academic Level E, Salary Range $199,463 + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

UC has curiosity, ambition and inclusiveness at its core. We challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Our place-based commitment ensures that we visibly serve Canberra’s community and the surrounding region with impact on the nation. We’re proudly recognised as number one in the world for reducing inequalities (THE, 2022) and sit within Australia’s top ten universities (Times Higher Ed, 2022).

In collaboration with the Executive Dean and other key Faculty leaders, you will be responsible for the overall management of the Canberra Law School, including academic outcomes and engaging and leading a team of specialist academics and support staff.

You will be known for your ability to inspire and engage with people at all levels, as well as building organisational capacity to deliver quality outcomes, increasing and enhancing teaching, research, innovation and engagement strategies.

Your outward looking capacity will ensure the School continues to develop and build key partnerships with external organisations and ensure it continues to be recognised on the local, national and international arena.

To be successful, you will be a proven leader within the legal profession either within academic, government or an industry sector. You will be known for your deep discipline expertise along with your ability to lead people and engage and build partnerships with key stakeholders. Qualifications in Law are essential and a PhD in Law or a cognate discipline is desirable, along with a deep understanding of the accreditation requirements for law programs in Australia.

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a supermarket and childcare facilities.

Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

To be considered for this role all we want is your CV, no other documentation are required.

Please ensure you take the time to align you CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a work visa for Australia.

For job specific information: please contact Dr Maree Sainsbury, Head of School, Canberra Business School on 02 62015797 or via email at Maree.Sainsbury@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 20th November 2022

Advertised:07 Nov 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:20 Nov 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time