About the role
The Dean (Academic) reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) and serves as a senior academic leader (academic level D/E) responsible for fostering excellence in academic governance, scholarship, and quality assurance across the institution. This role together with Deans in discipline fields ensures that academic programs are relevant, effective, and aligned with both institutional priorities and regulatory requirements, including HESF standards. By leading strategic initiatives, implementing improvements and maintaining a student-centred approach, the Dean (Academic) strengthens the institution's reputation for high-quality, industry-focused education. 

The Dean (Academic) reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) and works with  Discipline Deans, and other stakeholders to enhance academic governance, scholarship and academic operational performance. This includes contributing to strategic planning, policy reviews, development and implementation, and supporting accreditation processes. A key aspect of the role is cultivating a culture of continuous improvement through evidence-based decision-making and fostering collaboration across three institutional discipline teams in the fields of education (Business and Management; Tourism, Hospitality and Events; Information Technology). 

In addition to academic governance, the Dean (Academic) engages with external stakeholders, including industry partners, professional associations, and academic networks, to align programs with market needs and emerging trends. The Dean actively engages in Scholarship,  supports research excellence in the field of Business and Management, and strengthens industry and academic partnerships to advance the institution’s strategic goals in educational excellence and scholarship.  

The Dean (Academic) is responsible for leading and managing direct reporting staff providing support, role clarification, coaching, mentoring, motivation, training and other development opportunities. 

Accountabilities are based around: 

• Academic and Strategic Leadership   
• Academic and Corporate Governance 
• Academic Quality Assurance 
• Scholarly Contributions and Industry Engagement 
• People, Culture and Staff Management 

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years.

To view the Job Description, please paste the link below to your browser:

https://www.icms.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Dean-Academic-JD.pdf

Selection Criteria

Qualification

• PhD in the relevant discipline: Business and Management 
• Membership of a relevant professional body or association 

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in academic operational management duties in an Australian tertiary setting 
• Demonstrated significant senior leadership experience in academic governance and quality assurance at Deans level and as chair of committees 
• Industry experience and engagement with the professions, professional associations 

Skills / attributes

• Active scholarly engagement with significant record of achievements in scholarship outputs and applied research  
• Leadership capabilities, including the ability to initiate and lead change within a complex and dynamic tertiary education institution inclusive of fostering cross-campus collaboration. 
• Knowledge of the regulatory and legislative requirements of the Higher Education sector 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, policy implementation, and quality assurance within a team-based environment. 
• Industry experience and engagement with the professions, professional associations

How to apply

Please submit an application in the form of an Academic CV and letter or document addressing each of the above selection criteria to Dr Heidi Le Sueur, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) via the portal.  You should also include a cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing your motivation and relevance to the role.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 12.00pm  AEST.   Your early application is encouraged. 

Important: Current ICMS staff should apply via ELMO / Careers / Internal Vacancies.

Candidates should have existing Australian working rights.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As per the Institution's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, ICMS aims to provide an accessible, inclusive and collaborative learning and working environment that promotes fairness, equity, respect for social and cultural diversity, and that is free from discrimination and harassment.

The Institution encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders to apply for positions at all levels of the Institution.