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School of Education
The University of Queensland (UQ) 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 [email protected].
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?
To submit an
application for this role, go to the UQ
Careers portal and use the Apply button.
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your
application to be considered:
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
prerequisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers
portalby 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.
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 [email protected].
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