Head Of School, School Of Computing

Macquarie University

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Not specified (assumed flexible based on organizational culture).
Strategic academic leadership
Drive growth in teaching and research
Champion educational and research innovation
Macquarie University is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Head of the School of Computing, emphasizing innovation and growth in education and research. The role involves strategic leadership and collaboration within a rapidly expanding computing discipline, focusing on industry engagement and interdisciplinary partnerships

Job Summary

  • Lead the School of Computing with purpose and impact to ensure further growth and long term success for academics, researchers and students.
  • This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the trajectory of one of Australia’s fastest-growing computing schools, driving innovation in education, research and industry engagement at a time of transformative change in digital technologies.
  • Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Macquarie University is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Head of the School of Computing, emphasizing innovation and growth in education and research. The role involves strategic leadership and collaboration within a rapidly expanding computing discipline, focusing on industry engagement and interdisciplinary partnerships.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic academic leadership
  • Drive growth in teaching and research
  • Champion educational and research innovation
  • Build high-performing teams
  • Advance applied, industry-relevant programs

Nice-to-have

  • Authentic, future-focused leader
  • Values-driven, inclusive leadership style
  • Recognised as a builder and change agent
  • Collaborative, future-focused university

Key Requirements

  • Distinguished academic profile
  • Proven experience leading through change
  • Strategic insight into emerging trends
  • Strong track record in curriculum innovation
  • Demonstrated success in building partnerships
  • Operational acumen in managing budgets

Work Rights

Not specified

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