EOI - National Head of School, School of Education

EOI - National Head of School, School of Education - Internal Only
Sydney or Fremantle Campus
Full-time, Continuing role (Professor, Level E) with 2 Year Leadership opportunity (up to July 2028)

• National Leadership position
• Level E salary + Leadership allowance + superannuation

About the role

This role relates to a specific need in response to recent federal government policy in the ways universities operate, the nature of changing student cohorts, and changing requirements for student attraction and retention. 

Strategy: Align and deliver the School’s priorities with the University’s Strategic Plan.

Governance: Ensure legal, regulatory and University policy compliance, while leading effective, transparent and equitable governance structures and representing the School on relevant committees.

Research & Teaching: Lead the development, quality and accreditation of academic programs, ensuring teaching is relevant, high-quality and aligned with University priorities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships: Build and maintain strong community, government, industry, professional and Catholic-sector partnerships to enhance the School’s education, research, funding, reputation and strategic opportunities, locally and internationally.

Leadership & Management: Foster a collaborative, inclusive and values-driven culture, while ensuring effective financial, resource and operational management to achieve the School’s objectives.

Applicants should respond specifically to the following specific criteria:

• Possession of a doctorate and strong track record of discipline related research or equivalent track of industry service and engagement in the education sector.  
• Demonstrated national impact aligned with federal government policy for universities’ attraction and retention of students, particularly as it relates to First Nations, Equity students and VET.  
• Demonstrated development and maintenance of formal and informal relationships with key partners focused on national policy requirements including Professional Experience, flexible program delivery, and student diversity.  
• Strong leadership and management skills and a successful track record in the development, implementation, and evaluation of organisational change in a national, multi-campus context, demonstrating commercial acumen and alignment to performance goals. 
• Demonstrated strong understanding of budget and financial management principles and obligations to compliance with University targets. 
• Well-developed capability to contribute and drive excellence in teaching and learning, research, and stakeholder engagement throughout the School, and in collaboration across the Faculty and University. 
• Demonstrated alignment with UNDA’s pillars in connection with teacher education. 
• Demonstrated commitment to the breadth of university life through Service and Leadership within and outside regular work times.  

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter addressing the specific criteria.

Applications closing date:  25 September 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.     

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Please direct your queries regarding this role to:

Executive Dean - Faculty of Education, Philosophy & Theology, Jessica Mantei, [email protected]

Team Leader, Talent Acquisition – Janette Tam, [email protected]