Professor of Accounting (Fitzgerald Chair)

About the role

The Fitzgerald Chair is a prestigious full‑time professorial position leading world‑recognised research, innovative teaching and public engagement in accounting at the University of Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Lead an ambitious research agenda, publishing in top‑tier international journals and securing competitive external funding.
• Provide inspiring leadership in undergraduate and graduate teaching, including curriculum innovation and supervision of doctoral and honours students.
• Contribute to departmental and faculty governance, strengthening relationships with regulators, government and industry.

Required profile

• PhD in accounting or a closely related discipline.
• Outstanding record of impactful publications in leading international accounting journals.
• Evidence of successful, innovative teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required skills

• Leadership and mentorship of academic colleagues and graduate researchers.
• Ability to build strong, enduring relationships with regulators, standard‑setters, government and industry partners.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration package with 17% superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive wellbeing programs.
• Professional development opportunities, including academic leadership programs and access to learning platforms.
• Generous leave provisions, including parental, gender affirmation and cultural leave.
• Salary packaging, discounted health insurance and cultural/recreational benefits.