Head of School, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

About the role

The University of Queensland is looking for a Head of School for its School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, based at the St Lucia campus. It is a full-time, 5-year fixed-term position at Academic Level E, with an underlying continuing (permanent) professorial position. The School has a strong global reputation, significant student growth, world-leading research and deep industry connections.

Key responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction of one of Australia's leading engineering schools.
• Lead a community of internationally recognised researchers, educators, professional staff and industry collaborators.
• Drive research excellence in areas such as advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, robotics, automation, biomedical engineering and mining innovation.
• Build interdisciplinary partnerships that turn discovery into impact.
• Strengthen engagement with industry, government and global partners.
• Elevate the School's global reputation while protecting its supportive culture.
• Guide strategic investment decisions across people, infrastructure, education and research.

Required profile

• An internationally recognised reputation for academic excellence and the credibility to influence at the highest levels.
• A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams and fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-building skills across industry, government, professional bodies and the community.
• Strong strategic, operational and commercial acumen, including experience leading complex organisations and managing financial, human and physical resources.
• A commitment to inclusive leadership, equity, diversity and inclusion, staff development and wellbeing, and to navigating governance, policy and regulatory responsibilities with integrity.

Applications close on Monday 26 October at 11:00 pm AEST. Pre-employment checks, including right to work, qualifications and criminal history, are required. Relocation support may be available for interstate or overseas candidates.