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Torrens University Australia

Dean – School of Health Sciences, Clinical Practice

Torrens University Australia

. Serve as the senior academic and operational leader of the School of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates leadership in academic and operational excellence within higher education, focusing on curriculum innovation, student success, and industry engagement. Possesses a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and experience in managing complex academic operations and partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Senior Academic LeadershipCurriculum InnovationRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder EngagementOperational Performance Management

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Hard Skills
Academic GovernanceDigital LearningBudget ManagementWorkforce PlanningPedagogyQuality AssuranceCurriculum DevelopmentResearch LeadershipMulti-Campus EducationHealth Sciences Expertise
Soft Skills
CommunicationInfluencingCommitment to Equity and InclusionOrganizational Change ManagementStudent-Centric Focus
Certifications & Qualifications
Earned Doctorate
Industry Keywords
Higher EducationTEQSAHigher Education Standards FrameworkESOS ObligationsProfessional AccreditationVocational EducationIndustry PartnershipsStudent OutcomesAcademic QualityOperational Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the senior academic and operational leader of the School of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice
  • Drive academic excellence, student success, industry engagement, innovation, growth and operational performance
  • Lead the School in alignment with the University’s strategic direction, objectives and key performance indicators
  • Oversee learning and teaching, academic quality, curriculum innovation, student experience, workforce capability, partnerships, financial sustainability and growth
  • Deliver educational outcomes through innovative pedagogy, digitally enabled learning, authentic assessment and contemporary workforce-aligned curriculum
  • Lead strategic academic quality, learning and teaching, curriculum innovation, student success and experience, industry engagement, external partnerships, financial and operational leadership, research, scholarship, innovation, people leadership and organisational capability
  • Report to the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic
  • Build on the School’s identity, contribute to continued growth and guide meaningful development and change

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experienced senior academic leader with a strong record in higher education or a multi-sector education environment
  • Responsibility for academic delivery, quality, student outcomes and operational performance
  • Earned doctorate
  • Academic standing appropriate for appointment at Professorial level
  • Demonstrated credibility in learning and teaching, academic governance and curriculum innovation
  • Strong understanding of the Australian higher education regulatory environment, including TEQSA, the Higher Education Standards Framework, ESOS obligations and relevant professional accreditation requirements
  • Experience leading online, digitally enabled and multi-campus education
  • Understanding of contemporary pedagogy, workforce-aligned curriculum and integrated higher education and vocational education pathways
  • Experience managing complex academic operations, budgets, workforce planning, organisational change and industry partnerships
  • Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion and focus on student success and institutional impact
  • Relevant qualifications or experience in health sciences, clinical practice or a related discipline highly regarded
  • Resume and cover letter addressing the seven criteria

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
  • Support for accessibility requirements through a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure