Associate Dean - Business Studies

Academic leadership opportunity driving business education and innovation

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced academic leader to join a growing higher education provider as an Associate Dean – Business Studies. This senior leadership position offers the chance to drive academic excellence, lead curriculum innovation, and contribute to the strategic direction of a dynamic and student-focused institution.
Based within the Faculty of Business, you will provide leadership across undergraduate and postgraduate business programs while fostering a culture of quality, scholarship, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

Reporting to the Executive Dean, you will lead the delivery, quality, and development of Business programs across multiple campuses and online learning environments. This role combines academic leadership, teaching, governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for a senior academic seeking a broad and influential position.

  • Provide leadership across undergraduate and postgraduate Business programs.
  • Oversee curriculum design, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead and mentor academic staff, supporting capability development and academic excellence.
  • Promote adherence to higher education quality standards, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute to learning and teaching innovation to enhance student outcomes.
  • Participate in senior leadership and governance committees, including curriculum and academic quality forums.
  • Foster strong relationships with students, faculty, industry partners, and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain engagement with scholarly, professional, and industry activities.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Significant experience in an academic leadership position within higher education.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams and achieving strategic objectives in a collaborative environment.
  • Strong experience teaching Business disciplines at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
  • Knowledge of higher education governance, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive curriculum innovation.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Experience developing industry partnerships and professional networks.
  • A PhD (AQF Level 10) or equivalent combination of postgraduate qualifications and relevant leadership experience.

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to shape and influence the strategic direction of Business education programs.
  • Senior leadership role with broad organisational impact.
  • Collaborative and innovative academic environment.
  • Ability to contribute to curriculum development, governance, and student success initiatives.
  • Engagement with industry, professional bodies, and international education networks.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Education & Training
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Policy and Strategy
Pay
$150,000 - $180,000 + Super
Ref:
3007263

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Harry Cromack, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney Public Sector
Level 14, The Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: +61 2 8226 9818

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