location: Clayon campus

• Make your impact on the top 50 universities in the world
• Join our comprehensive cooperative society
• Be surrounded by unusual ideas – and the people who discover them

about us

Monash Arts It is one of the largest and most dynamic arts colleges in Australia, with special strengths in humanities, theatrical arts, languages ​​and social sciences. We create innovation through disciplines and offer programs through six schools and six universities, locally and internationally. Our teaching staff unites through commitment to excellence in teaching, research and societal influence, as employees work at the forefront of their fields and bring that experience to the semester.

the College of Social Sciences She is the largest in faculty members and one of the most comprehensive social sciences schools in the country. Schools have been steadfastly classified among the best of the world, and they offer programs in anthropology, criminality, human geography, international relations, politics, sociology and sexual studies. It is home to more than 100 graduate research students annually and three leading research centers: Monash Center for Migration and Integration, the Monash Center for Family Violence Prevention, and the Development and Sustainability Economics Center. The school enhances multidisciplinary cooperation and is moved by commitment to social justice, global participation and intellectual accuracy.

About the opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most comprehensive social sciences in Australia. As head of the school, it will provide strategic leadership through education, research and participation, and plays a major role in shaping the wider college’s direction as a member of the executive. The initial leadership period will be presented for a period of three years, with an opportunity to extend it.

As a stabilized leader with a strong disciplinary and cooperative reputation, it will inspire employees and lead innovation through the various school portfolio. The main priorities include:

• The renewal of the curricula, the end of the research colonialism and teaching
• Promote industry and external partnerships
• Enhancing employment through university level programs and graduate studies
• Supporting research excellence and directing professional academics
• Pioneer to develop employees, performance and work burden
• Expanding the school HDR program and enhancing multidisciplinary cooperation

This role provides the opportunity to lead the next stage of the development of the school and the future of social sciences – locally, nationally and globally.

About you

You are a preserved academic leader with a cooperative, open and emotional approach to leadership. You bring deep disciplinary experience, commitment to comprehensive excellence, and a clear vision of the future of social sciences in Australia and abroad. You are ready to take an active role in forming the school and supporting the growth of its academic community.

To flourish in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in academic administration, including strategic planning, financial supervision and staff development, showed
• Evidence of distinguished scientific activity of international standards, including important publications and continuous research participation
• Skills between people and highly advanced communications, with the ability to direct employees and represent the school through university forums
• A busy record in cooperative and multidisciplinary research, and the ability to enhance a vibrant research culture
• Experience in attracting external financing and building links with industry and governmental and professional bodies
• A clear vision of the future of social sciences, at the national and international levels

If you are ready to lead with the purpose and direct the school in its next era of influence and innovation, we will hear from you.

About the University of Monash

in MonachThe work feels different. There is a sense of belonging, from contributing to something pioneering – a place where great things happen.

We appreciate the difference and diversityAnd welcome and celebrate contributions, experiences and live experiences. For this reason we link A comprehensive and respectable workplace culture Where everyone is supported for success.

Along with us Commitment to academic freedomYou will have access to high -quality search facilities, infrastructure, global teaching spaces, and international cooperation opportunities.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid work arrangements. We have a set of policies in force that enable employees to combine work and personal obligations. This includes the support of parents.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid work arrangements. We have a set of policies in force that enable employees to combine work and personal obligations. This includes Parent support.

To apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to ‘How to apply for Monash jobsYour request should address the main selection criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths in Monash. We encourage applications from the indigenous and indigenous inhabitants, Torres residents, cultural and linguistic diverse people, persons with disabilities, nervous people, people of all sexes, nationalities, and age groups.

We are committed to enhancing a comprehensive and accessible recruitment process in Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us on hr-rcruitment@monash.edu In an email entitled “Request for reasonable modifications” to discuss a secret discussion.

Your job depends on the medical completion of all pre -employment and/or background examination for this role, as determined by the university.

Inquiries: Professor Katie Stephenson, Dean of the Faculty of Arts – Katie.stevenson@monash.edu

Power Description: The head of the school and the professor, College of Social Sciences

Applications are closed: Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, 11:55 pm

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