The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

National Deputy Head of School, School of Education - Internal Only
Sydney Campus

Fixed Term Contract to 1/10/2026, Part-time (0.6)

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

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

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

• Leading the implementation of School of Education courses and programs nationally including contributing to quality assurance, accreditation and achievement of targets.
• Undertake strategic teaching, research and/or leadership projects within the School in consultation with Head of School.
• Contribute to the learning, teaching and research performance of the School.
• Manage campus staff in the context of University delegation, including supervision, workload, working from away arrangements and leave management.
• Represent the school in a campus-based setting providing local responsiveness to and with campus-based Committees, external stakeholders and or industry partners.
• Participate in training, and Community Engagement in the context of organisational and Faculty strategies.

Qualifications, skills & experience

In addition to the requirements for the Academic Classification Level (typically of a Level D) that underpin this role, the following apply:

• Continuing academic role in the School of Education
• A Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline area.
• Demonstrated success in tertiary teaching in the field of Education.
• Demonstrated research outcomes commensurate with the academic level of appointment.
• University leadership experience at Program or Discipline Coordinator or similar level.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 17 February 2026

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

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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]