Head of School, Accounting, Economics and Finance

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 Gardens Point campus.

Job opens: 18 August 2026

Applications close: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 11:30pm AEST

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an outstanding academic and organisational leader who can bring together diverse disciplines into a cohesive, ambitious and future-focused school. You will be credible across teaching, research and external engagement, and able to work collaboratively with staff, students, industry, government, alumni and professional partners.

As Head of School, Accounting, Economics and Finance, you will lead the establishment and next phase of development of a newly formed school that brings together complementary disciplinary strengths across accounting, economics, finance, property economics, governance, regulation and applied financial analysis.

Real world impact

The School of Accounting, Economics and Finance brings together QUT Business School’s strengths in accounting, economics, finance, property economics and related financial disciplines. As part of Australia’s first triple-accredited business school, the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance is well-placed to deliver practical, real-world education and high-impact research.

The School develops graduates who can apply technical expertise, analytical thinking, data-informed judgement and ethical decision-making to complex business, economic, financial and societal challenges. Our teaching and research connect accounting, economics, finance, governance, regulation,



sustainability, markets and policy to prepare learners for careers across professional services, industry, government, financial institutions, consulting, property, not-for-profit organisations and the broader economy.

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline with a distinguished record of teaching and research which is recognised at a national or international level.

Highly developed academic and organisational leadership skills at a senior level, including strategic direction, change leadership, and building an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned to the School and Faculty priorities.

Proven capability in exercising leadership decisions in complex environments, including effective consultation with diverse stakeholders, balancing risk and opportunity, and enabling innovation to enhance School performance and impact.

Recognised scholarship in a relevant discipline, with the standing and capability to lead excellence in high-quality teaching and the expansion of high-impact research activity and income.

Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with enthusiasm and credibility to represent the School and Faculty across internal and external audiences, and to lead constructive engagement across formal governance, professional, and community contexts.





Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and operational management acumen in a higher education institution, including successful stewardship of human, financial, physical and intellectual resources to deliver outcomes.

A strong track record in building and sustaining productive relationships with industry, government, and professional partners to enhance the School’s reputation, relevance and impact.

Sound knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion principles, employment frameworks, and workplace health and safety obligations, with demonstrated leadership in embedding these responsibilities at both strategic and operational levels.

Life at QUT

At QUT, we know that the real world is about more than just work. Beyond personal and professional 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 networks, leave, development programs, and committee representation.

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head of School, Accounting, Economics and Finance (Brisbane)
🏢 @
📍 Brisbane