The client is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Vice-Chancellor. As the client looks forward to its 175th anniversary in 2025 and advances its Vision 2030, it remains steadfast in its commitment to deliver higher education with confidence, ambition, and a clear sense of purpose rooted in its foundational mission. Today, the client is a university with significant momentum, recognized with a high rating for Student Experience and noted for academic support. The institution is embarking on a strategic development phase, featuring the expansion of online programs, and plans to open a new School of Medicine and develop its first international campus.
The Board is looking for a Vice-Chancellor who can navigate the opportunities and challenges facing higher education today. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, maintaining academic excellence, enhancing financial resilience, and representing the institution with credibility across various sectors. As a Catholic university, the client requires that the Vice-Chancellor be a practising Catholic involved in the life of the Church, while also ensuring the university remains an open and welcoming community.
This position offers a rare opportunity to lead a values-driven university with a deeply relevant mission and a promising future. The client seeks an individual capable of guiding the institution with wisdom, courage, and sound judgment, inspiring its community, and upholding its core values. The role requires a balance of strategic insight and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and staff.