# Associate Dean, PartnershipsAustralian Catholic University
· University Multiple locations, AustraliaPosted 8 Nov 2026Apply on official website Opens acu.edu.auSalary: AUD 260,037per yearApplication deadline: November 27, 2026 In 19 daysSource details may be limited. Not stated by the source: contract duration.## At a glanceGenerated summaryAustralian Catholic University seeks an Associate Dean, Partnerships for a five-year fixed-term full time role across North Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne. This senior leadership position within the Faculty of Health Sciences focuses on strategic academic leadership to strengthen relationships with external education and health stakeholders, fostering innovation and driving business development. The appointee will consolidate partnerships with healthcare providers, clinical schools, and government agencies while enhancing the university's national and international reputation.

Key responsibilities
include leading initiatives for collaboration, supporting cross-university partnerships, and maintaining an active academic profile in teaching and research. The role offers a total remuneration package valued at $260,037 per annum, including a 17% employer superannuation contribution, salary packaging, generous leave provisions, and annual leave loading. Applicants must hold Australian work rights.
Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## DetailsPosition type: ProfessorResearch field: Higher Education & ResearchDate posted: November 8, 2026Contact email: ## About this positionOfficial opportunity text, in English
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Location:
North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, AustraliaJob No: APTAV100108#004
* Senior leadership opportunity to shape the future of partnerships,



innovation and growth in health and education faculties
* Work closely with colleagues to enhance ACU's reputation and reach nationally and internationally
* ACU offers 17% employer , salary packaging and generous leave provisions
* , 5 year Academic Assignment opportunity ($20,000 pa) working at North Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane campus

About the role
Operating within Faculty of Health Sciences, the Associate Dean, Partnerships provides strategic academic leadership to strengthen relationships with key external education and health stakeholders, foster innovation and drive business development to ensure alignment with jurisdictional priorities and ACU strategies that enhance and impact the faculty and university reputation both nationally and internationally. The Associate Dean is responsible for delivering agreed faculty and industry partnership priorities by developing and consolidating strategic relationships with priority healthcare partners, clinical schools, professional practice providers, education institutions (tertiary, VET sector, schools) and government agencies and providing oversight of partnership agreements to ensure they develop mutually determined outcomes. An important component of the position will be to lead initiatives to grow the university's reputation, create opportunities for collaboration, support cross-university partnerships with internal and external stakeholders,



faculty colleagues across the schools, Institutes and Centres, and develop sustained relationships that advance research, teaching and commercialisation agendas. The Associate Dean, Partnerships will work closely with the Faculty Executive including the Executive Dean, Deputy Dean, Associate Deans Research and Learning & Teaching, National Heads of School, Research Institute Directors, Centre Directors and Director, Strategy & Operations to ensure synergies across the major strategic portfolios.
The Associate Dean, Partnerships is expected to maintain an active academic profile in teaching, research and service aligned to ACU's mission and strategic priorities.
For full position details, refer to the position descriptionContact:General enquiries can be sent to Maria Scaffidi, Executive & Resources Assistant
- Faculty of Health Sciences at:

What we offer
* The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
* Total remuneration valued to $260,037
- $260,037 total rem () pa, including salary component $220,723
- $220,723 (pro rata) pa (Academic Increment 1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
* 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and staff.
* Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
* As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

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