Dean, Graduate Research

Campus Location: Canberra, Australia | Blacktown, Australia | North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Ballarat, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

Job No: APTAV113103#030

• Provide strategic leadership and coordination of the academic aspects of graduate research programs of the University.
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
• Part time, 17.5 hours per week, one year fixed term secondment opportunity offered to ACU staff at our Ballarat, Blacktown, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney or Strathfield campus with some hybrid flexibility.

About the role:

Operating within , Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), the Dean, Graduate Research provides strategic leadership and coordination of the academic aspects of graduate research programs of the University. The position is expected to make a significant contribution to building the University's graduate research capacity and capability by coordinating the academic delivery of quality graduate research programs, increase the number of research higher degree timely completions, developing strategic partnerships with external organisations, increasing the recruitment of quality graduate research students, and ensuring compliance with relevant government legislation and policy of the graduate research program at ACU. The Dean of Graduate Research will work collaboratively with Executive Deans, Associate Deans, Research, and the Graduate Research School (working closely with its Director) to develop and actively promote graduate research programs at the University. The Dean of Graduate Research will be a member of the University Research Committee.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Lisa Lavey, Manager, Research Operations - Research Office at: lisa.lavey@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $209,060 - $230,113 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $177,116 - $195,110 (pro rata) pa (Associate Professor - Academic Level D), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading or total remuneration valued to $268,740 - $268,740 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $228,124 - $228,124 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E Increment 1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. The level of appointment will be determined based on the level of experience, skills and capability of the successful candidate. The Dean of Graduate Research attracts a 20% loading (pro rata) based on academic level.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• Resume.
• Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 04-NOV-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

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ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

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