Head of School, Management and Marketing

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 Gardens Point campus.

Job opens: 18 August 2026

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

- 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 qualified partners.

As Head of School, Management and Marketing, you will lead the establishment and next phase of development of a newly formed School that brings together complementary disciplinary strengths across management, marketing, advertising, public relations, international business, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Real world impact

The School of Management and Marketing brings together QUT Business School’s strengths in management, human resource management, entrepreneurship and innovation, advertising, marketing, public relations, international business and integrated marketing communications. As part of Australia’s first triple-accredited business school, the School of Management and Marketing is well-placed to deliver practical, real-world education and high-impact research.

The School develops future-focused graduates who can lead, communicate, influence and create value in complex,



dynamic and technology-enabled environments. Our teaching and research connect business insight, creativity, leadership, stakeholder engagement and evidence-based practice to prepare learners for careers across organisations, industries, government, community and the professions.

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.

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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

Information for applicants

Universe Search are assisting QUT with the appointment of this position. For a confidential conversation and to submit your application, please contact advising consultants:

Kym Matthews
Director
Phone: + ***
Email: ***@universesearch.com.au

Your application must include:

- A current Curriculum Vitae; and

- A statement addressing the selection criteria.

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

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📌 Head of School, Management and Marketing (Brisbane City)
🏢 Queensland University Of Technology
📍 Brisbane City