Head of School, Education

School of Education

• Fixed Term, full-time Head of School appointment (5 years), plus underlying Permanent/Continuing, full-time Professor appointment
• Level E: $217,815 + Head of School Allowance + 17% Superannuation

The Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (ASSH) is where people and ideas come together to explore how we live, learn, create, and connect. We explore what it means to be human - past, present, and future. Our disciplines span the creative and performing arts, education, humanities, geography, psychology, and the social sciences, united by a shared commitment to understanding people, culture, and the world we share.

The School of Education continues to develop skilled, high-quality graduates who are passionate about transforming lives through education. Ranked number one nationally in undergraduate Teacher Education, the School is recognised for its innovative Initial Teacher Education programs across Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary contexts, delivered across multiple campuses in NSW. It also offers high-quality postgraduate education and maintains long-standing international links in teaching, research, and professional experience.

As part of our continued drive for educational excellence, we are seeking an exceptional, visionary and energetic academic leader to serve as Head of School, Education.

About the Role

The Head of School will provide strategic academic leadership across research, learning and teaching, governance, and community engagement. The successful candidate will:

• Cultivate a dynamic, collaborative environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and delivery of a robust course portfolio that prioritises outstanding student experience, classroom readiness, and lifelong learning.
• Champion excellence in research by supporting academics at all career stages, building industry partnerships, and driving community impact.
• Promote the School’s achievements locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Play a central role in academic administration, staff development, and strategic planning within the School and Faculty.

This position reports directly to the Executive Dean and works closely with Associate Deans, other Heads of School, and University units and divisions. The role is based at the Wollongong campus and involves regular in-person engagement.

How to Apply

Due to a scheduled system maintenance period, applications for this position must be submitted via email.

Applicants are asked to download and complete the Selection Criteria Questionnaire (accessible via the provided link) and include a copy of their current CV.

Completed applications should be sent to [email protected]. Please ensure that the subject line of your email includes the reference: Head of School, Education 5346.

If you have any questions about submitting your application, please contact Brielle Mortimer, Talent Acquisition Advisor on +61 2 4221 4970 or email [email protected].

For a confidential discussion or further information about this position, please contact Professor Peter Kelly, Interim Executive Dean, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities on + 61 2 4239 2382 or at [email protected].

Head of School, Education Position Description

Professor Level E Position Classification

Closing Date: Sunday 2 November 2025, 11:59 PM

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description

This position is subject to a National Criminal Check.