Head of Department Associate Dean, Mathematics and Geospatial Science
Post date : 20 June 2025
Close date : 3 July 2025
Category : MAV Advertising
Job Description
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An opportunity now exists to join RMIT’s School of Science and be part of the leadership team contributing to the School’s academic and research performance, strategy, and growth
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Remuneration for Academic Level E ($219,084) or Level D ($170,080 - $187,373) + leadership allowance + 17uper
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This role will be attractive to candidates seeking to develop, extend and apply their skills across leadership, influencing and management leading an interdisciplinary academic team across Mathematics and Geospatial Science to deliver excellence across research and education activities. The appointee will work in partnership with the Dean of Science and the wider School Executive team and also a team of Deputy Department Heads within the Department
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3-year Head of Department and Associate Dean appointment is underpinned by an ongoing Professor or Associate Professor role
About You
As Head of Department and Associate Dean, Mathematics & Geospatial Science you will provide values-led academic and strategic leadership of research, learning and teaching and engagement activities for the Department. The role will lead, manage and develop academic staff within the Department and drive a rewarding and impactful experience for our students.
The new Department of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences has been founded from late January 2025. It is one of five departments in the School that collectively contribute to the School’s strategic vision that will deliver excellence in applied research and education, engaging in strong impactful industry partnerships and producing skilled, industry-ready graduates.
The new Department entails the combination of the former and separate Mathematical Sciences and Geospatial Sciences discipline. Its creation entails an important opportunity to maximise synergies and collaborations across our research, education and engagement within the new team and more broadly within the wider School and College. In particular, the new Department will benefit from an expanded leadership team including Deputy Heads who will lead on key Departmental activities and also contribute to a shared model of line management enabling effective support, development and mentorship for the academic team.
The strategic plans for the School under the Departmental model will see increased devolution of decision-making and including budgetary control transfer into each Department. This is designed to provide Departments with more autonomy and enable them to make local decisions, as well as enhance innovation in education, research and engagement activities. This will place an emphasis on the leadership teams within each Department and the Head of Department especially in planning and delivery of areas for investment and delivery against agreed priorities and performance measures.
Job Requirement
To be successful for this position, you will have:
Strong values-led leadership skills and capabilities; experience in leading and managing academic teams and projects in a collegiate environment to deliver strategic objectives and influence positive change.
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Established nationally- or internationally recognised/excellent research track record in a discipline relevant to the Department’s activities, with the demonstrated capacity and credibility to lead and promote excellent research in your field.
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Proven record of innovative teaching in a discipline directly relevant to the Department’s teaching activities underpinned by a deep understanding of contemporary and applied learning and teaching theory.
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Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant industry and training priorities.
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Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and to act tactically based on organisational priorities and objectives.
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High-level interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiating skills including the ability to consult, network and build relationships within the organisation and externally.
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Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a collegiate environment and to develop and achieve shared goals and objectives, and to negotiate agreed directions and outcomes.
Qualifications
Mandatory: PhD combined with knowledge and achievements that meet the professorial criteria.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
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Company Details
** For those interested and qualified candidates, please contact the contact person directly.
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne Vic 3001
Contact Person : Aleksandra Besia
Contact Number : 03 9925 3730
Contact Email : aleksandra.besia@rmit.edu.au
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