Since 1853, the University of Melbourne has made a marked contribution to society and attracted the brightest students and researchers – bringing together the world's best minds to solve globally significant problems. Among the leading universities globally and consistently in the top ranked universities in Australia, our vision is to equip our students with a distinctive, future-facing education personalised around their ambitions and needs, enriched by global perspectives and embedded in a richly team-oriented research culture.

At a time of rapid change in society and in higher education, the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) is critical as the University of Melbourne charts its way forward, seeking to optimise what we offer our students, balancing contemporary relevance with driving excellence in education and supporting the delivery of our well-established Melbourne Model for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Reporting to the Provost and a member of the University Executive, the DVC (Education) is accountable for the strategic leadership, development and delivery of the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs and the student experience across teaching, learning and assessment, teaching and learning infrastructure, digital education, widening participation and academic quality.

The DVC (Education)



leads and oversees the Advancing Students and Education strategy which is the primary educational strategy that supports the University’s Strategy 2030, advancing all aspects of the University’s curriculum offerings and access to academic programs, as well as navigating and influencing regulatory systems and higher education policies.

With a proven capacity to lead change and build productive and collaborative relationships, our next Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) will be highly strategic, flexible, innovative and commercially astute. They will be deeply committed to an outstanding student experience which is supported by high calibre teaching and learning and excellent academic programs.

Odgers is assisting the University of Melbourne with this appointment. More information on the role can be found at www.odgers.com/96729.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Mazin Almaimani on [email protected] or +61 3 8375 7408.

Applications should only be submitted via the link www.odgers.com/96729. Applications submitted through other websites or platforms may not be received. If you require assistance with your application, please email [email protected].

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11 October 2026.

📌 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) (Parkville)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
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