Deputy-vice Chancellor Research And Innovation

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation

Deakin is a university with global impact, and with more than 60,000 students it is one of Australia’s largest universities.  The University has strong global linkages, world-class research and an education portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation ensures delivery of Deakin’s strategic plan and vision through dedicated leadership of Deakin’s research and innovation strategy and research training.  They will enhance capability across Deakin in the portfolio; maximising the social, cultural and economic impact the University delivers regionally, nationally and globally.

Deakin’s research outputs and performance have grown significantly in the past ten years. The role therefore offers the opportunity to deliver a systemic program and framework to support research, embed and maintain existing performance and drive continued growth across the University, while ensuring highly productive relationships with the Faculties.

The successful candidate will need experience in leading a large and diverse portfolio and in developing and articulating a shared vision to motivate and engage staff across the institution.  Experience in developing multi-lateral partnerships with industry and government is important, while experience in research translation and commercialisation is highly desirable.

For a confidential discussion, contact Bill Kett or Tanu Mehta at Heidrick & Struggles on
+61 3 9012 3043. To obtain an information pack or to apply, please email [email protected]   by Friday 5th May 2023.