Head of School, School of Education

• School of Education

• Academic Level E

• Fixed-term position for up to 5 years

• Closing date: Sunday 4 December, 11:00pm (AEST) R-17452

School of Education

The School of Education is consistently ranked as one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions in the field of education. It is ranked as above world standard in the most recent ERA, and received the ranking of “high” in all three categories in its Engagement and Impact Assessment for 2018-2019 . It has a strong commitment to addressing issues of education and equity in the context of rapid social, economic and cultural change.

The School’s education programs and research agendas have focused on driving state and national educational innovation and reform. The School currently offers the following teacher preparation programs: one four-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Years), a range of Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Dual Degrees, a Master of Teaching (Primary) and a Master of Teaching (Secondary). It also offers professional development opportunities via its suite of postgraduate coursework programs and has a vibrant postgraduate research community.

The School’s staff are internationally cited and recognised for outstanding work in such fields as sociology and policy studies in education, educational psychology and learning sciences, inclusive education, literacy and numeracy, pedagogy and school reform and leadership. Further information and details of the research interests of academic staff may be accessed on the school’s web site .

About This Opportunity 

The Head of School is a key operational and strategic leadership role responsible for enacting the School, Faculty and UQ vision, cultivating collaborative and productive relationships and delivering outstanding results across the core activities of the School.

This is achieved through generating and enacting the School’s vision and strategy; inspiring and leading academic and professional staff; and effectively managing the School’s resources, governance frameworks and administrative processes.

To view detailed information on the position, including the key requirements responsibilities, please refer to the Appointment Booklet.

About You  

Ideally, you will be an experienced and inspiring leader of world-class standing, with the capability to develop and implement aspirational School strategy, in alignment with UQ and the Faculty’s vision and strategic objectives. You will have experience in developing and maintaining strategic and academic planning functions, including setting goals, targets and key performance indicators in the context of University and Faculty or Institute strategic and operational plans. You will have an understanding of key contemporary issues in Indigenous education and a commitment to implementing UQ’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research and Innovation Strategy. You will be an excellent communicator, with a strong ability in building School resilience, adaptability and receptiveness to change.

The Head of School will foster an inclusive and collegial School culture, cultivating and empowering high-performance as well as forging productive, collaborative partnerships that deliver strategic value.

What We Can Offer 

The Head of School role is a full-time, fixed term position for five (5) years. A further appointment may be offered by mutual agreement. Upon negotiation, a continuing Professorial Academic level E position may be considered.

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 – 2021 . 

 
Questions? 

For a confidential discussion please contact Professor Heather Zwicker, Executive Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science via email execdean@hass.uq.edu.au .

If you have any questions about the position or application process, please contact Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition on 0447 512 425.

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter

• Full Curriculum Vitae

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section, as listed in the Appointment Booklet

• A vision statement relating to the experience and achievements of the applicant relating to the      purposes and expectations of the role, as listed in the Appointment Booklet

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.

About The Selection Process 

Applicants invited for interview will be expected to present a vision for driving the strategic direction of the School towards successful outcomes in the next five years in conjunction with the selection interview process.

   
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted. 

Other Information 

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.  

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.  
 

The University of Queensland believes in maintaining a safe work environment for all, which is why we are introducing a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that all staff be fully vaccinated, subject to limited exemptions.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au . 

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.