Queensland University of Technology – Brisbane QLD

Term: This appointment will be offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis for five (5) years.

Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Location: This position is primarily based at our Garden’s Point campus.

Job opens: Monday, 13 July 2026

Applications Close: Monday, 10 August 2026 at 11:30pm AEST

Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering

We are seeking an accomplished leader and scholar for the position of Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering.

The Executive Dean is a key member of QUT’s Executive Leadership Team, responsible for providing strategic, academic and operational leadership for the Faculty of Engineering.

Our university is one of Australia’s leading institutions and this role presents an opportunity for the successful applicant to lead the Faculty into the future by building on its robust reputation as a local, national and international leader, with a focus on quality, impact and industry connections.

Real world impact

The Faculty of Engineering aims to shape the world we live in by engineering sustainable, innovative and liveable environments. Our programs focus on teaching, research and building a better quality of life through advancements in robotics, manufacturing, Al, architecture, and construction.

Through long-standing collaborations with partners such as BMW, Boeing, Stryker, and Shell, the Faculty remains at the forefront by facilitating learning that is delivered on campus, online and in the real world. Strong industry connections enable us to address complex challenges through research and innovation,



as well as offer our students relevant and practical learning experiences.

The Faculty is also home to outstanding researchers of international renown that collaborate with partners to improve systems in robotics, medical, mechanical, mining, food and beverages, oil and gas, energy, water and sugar.

See how our people, programs and research are shaping the future.

What you need to succeed

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline with a strong record of providing visionary and strategic leadership and demonstrated outcomes.

- An internationally recognised record of research, scholarship and/or significant senior management experience.

- Proven capacity for strategic leadership at a senior management level that includes developing, leading and executing strategy in the higher education environment. Demonstrated success in talent management and shaping organisational culture, driving research outcomes, teaching and leadership performance and industry and community connections are required.

- Lead, develop and engage a high-performing workforce demonstrating a genuine commitment to innovative practices and fostering new opportunities.





- Exceptional communication skills demonstrated through external stakeholder relations, contributing collegially to the senior leadership of the university and ability to work collaboratively across faculties and portfolios.

- Excellent business acumen, the capacity to manage a large budget and an understanding of the importance of professional functions including student services.

- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Life at QUT

At QUT, we know that the real world is about more than just work. Beyond personal and qualified fulfilment, life at QUT offers:

- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on campus and off campus work arrangements for applicable positions.

- 17% super to help you retire in style.

- 26 weeks paid parental leave (with super) for primary carers.

- Salary packaging, Fitness Passport and health insurance discounts.

- Professional development, leadership programs, and study support.

- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through networks, leave, development programs, and committee representation.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT

Belong at QUT

We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We also strongly encourage applications from people of all cultures, ages, abilities, genders, sexualities, and linguistic backgrounds.

We warmly invite Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander people to apply, in line with our goal of 3.6% Indigenous Australian workforce participation.

We see diversity as our strength – find out more

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📌 Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering (Brisbane City)
🏢 Queensland University Of Technology
📍 Brisbane City