The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

EOI – National Deputy Head of School (Cross Disciplinary Strategy and Development), School of Education - Internal Only

 
Sydney or Fremantle Campus – location will be dependent upon the successful applicant’s current location.

Fixed Term Contract (31 July, 2028), Part-time (0.6)

• Leadership Opportunity
• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Academic Level + DHoS allowance + superannuation

About the role

This position reports to the National Head of School and involves leadership in the National School of Education and ongoing support for the operations of the School, including teaching, research and service/engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership of the implementation of the School’s courses and programs at the campus and nationally including contributing to quality assurance and achievement of targets.
• Leading work packages related to cross disciplinary strategy in teaching and research.
• Contribution to the performance of the School in relation to Learning & Teaching and Research.
• Support the financial management of the National School through relevant financial delegation.
• Co-supervision and management of school staff located on their campus in the context of University delegation, including supervision, workload and leave management.
• Key representational and leadership role of the school in a campus-based setting providing local responsiveness to and with campus-based Committees, external stakeholders and or industry partners.
• Training, and Community Engagement in the context of organisational and Faculty strategies.

Qualifications, skills & experience

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

• A Doctoral qualification and research track in a relevant discipline area or equivalent industry experience.
• Leadership experience as National Program or Discipline Coordinator or other formal leadership appointment in a university.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop a cross-disciplinary sciences focus in teaching and research in initial teacher education and/or post graduate education (e.g., STEM, STEAM, STREAM).
• Capacity to support the development of a school and/or faculty research agenda focused on ITE pedagogies.
• Understanding of budget and financial management principles and obligations to compliance with University targets.
• Demonstrated alignment with UNDA’s strategic pillars in connection with teacher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to the breadth of university life through Service and Leadership.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume, including qualifications and recent experience, and a cover letter addressing the qualifications, skills and experiences.

Applications closing date: COB Tuesday 3 November, 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 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.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Janette Tam, [email protected]