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Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia Job No: APTAV129117#007 Role Overview Continuing, fulltime position of Professor in Education/Arts with a threeyear, parttime (0.6FTE) leadership assignment as Deputy Dean, Strategy and Capability. Provide strategic academic leadership to advance workforce planning, policy governance, internal engagement, and capability development. Join a nationally and internationally recognised leader in teacher education. ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions. About the Role Operating within the Faculty of Education and Arts, the Deputy Dean, Strategy and Capability is a senior faculty executive role responsible for leading and delivering the facultys people and workforce agenda and commitments. The role focuses on mentoring and academic careers in collaboration with research and teaching portfolio leaders to support human flourishing and the common good. It provides highlevel academic leadership to advance the facultys strategic priorities in workforce planning, policy governance, internal engagement and capability development, working closely with the Executive Dean, Heads of School and Institute and Centre Directors. The Deputy Dean promotes and ensures academic and teaching quality, fosters research and scholarly excellence, and promotes the facultys national and international standing. Executive oversight of agreed key strategic projects for the faculty and deputising for the Executive Dean as required are also responsibilities. This opportunity comprises a temporary parttime (0.6FTE) academic assignment for a period of three (3) years, renewable based on performance and supported by a continuing academic Elevel appointment, dependent on the experience, expertise and capability of the successful candidate. The incumbent will be expected to engage in teaching within their discipline. Contact General enquiries can be sent to Jenna Milligan, Executive Officer, Faculty of Education & Arts at: [email protected] What We Offer The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement. Total remuneration valued to $260,037 $260,037 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $220,723 $220,723 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E Increment1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixedterm staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks salary pro rata payable, dependent on commencement date. Access to generous benefits, including flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more . How to Apply Step1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process. Step2: Click the ''View Position Description and Apply'' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your: Resume. Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum2pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page. Brief online responses to any prescreening employment questions. Applications close: 12APR2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory preemployment declarations and background checks, including those related to genderbased violence and foreign interference, in line with ACUs compliance requirements. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only). Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence. About ACU Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community that welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome. ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offering the care of a family and developing an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU. As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACUs mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them. ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website. Learn more about Athena Swan #J-18808-Ljbffr