The client is seeking an exceptional Vice-Chancellor and President to build on existing momentum, translate strategy into action, and accelerate delivery. This role is for a leader who can unite the institution around a clear purpose, drive measurable outcomes, and strengthen the organization’s economic and social impact through its distinctive position at the intersection of humanity and technology.
The successful candidate will be a distinguished academic leader with a strong research profile, a proven ability to convert strategy into institutional performance, and experience leading significant organizational change. They will bring a collaborative, high-performance leadership style and deep knowledge of the Australian higher education sector, with a demonstrated capacity to deliver impactful outcomes through strong engagement with internal stakeholders and external partners across industry, government, and the community.
The client values leaders who are curious, collaborative, and approachable, and who build capability in others while supporting people and creating the conditions for long-term institutional success. Experience across both higher education and vocational education sectors will be highly regarded, as will demonstrated success leading academic Schools and Faculties as part of a progressive academic leadership career. Applications are expected to close in late September 2026, with interviews taking place in October 2026.