Faculty: Faculty of Science School: School of Mathematics and Statistics Lead one of the world's leading mathematics and statistics schools.
Shape the future of research, education and global impact.
Drive innovation with outstanding academics and future scientific leaders.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
The University of Melbourne is Australia's leading university and is consistently recognised among the world's premier higher education institutions.
Within its internationally renowned Faculty of Science, the School of Mathematics and Statistics has earned a global reputation for excellence in research, teaching and community engagement across the full spectrum of pure and applied mathematics, statistics and data science.
Home to internationally recognised researchers, prestigious ARC Centres, leading research institutes and strong industry partnerships, the School delivers world-class education while driving discoveries that influence science, technology, health, industry and society.
The Faculty is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where exceptional people can thrive and make a lasting global impact.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an exceptional opportunity for an internationally recognised academic leader to shape the future of one of Australia's foremost mathematics and statistics schools.
Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Science, the Head of School will provide strategic, academic and operational leadership, driving excellence across research, education, people, partnerships and engagement.
Leading a distinguished community of academics, professional staff and students, you will foster an inclusive and high-performing culture while strengthening the School's international standing and expanding its impact across academia, industry,



government and the broader community.
You will champion innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and educational excellence while ensuring the School continues to contribute to the University's ambitious Strategy ****.
ABOUT YOU
You are an internationally respected academic leader with the vision, credibility and collaborative leadership style to inspire excellence across research, education and engagement.
You will bring: An internationally recognised research profile and a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related discipline.
A distinguished record of academic leadership within a complex university environment.
The ability to lead high-performing, inclusive and multidisciplinary teams.
A demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching and student outcomes.
Experience developing strategy, managing significant resources and delivering organisational performance.
A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong partnerships across academia, industry, government and the broader community.
Robust commercial and strategic acumen, with an understanding of the evolving higher education landscape.
A passion for developing people, fostering innovation and positioning the School for continued international success.
Applications will close on Sunday 27th September, ****.




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