Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives.
Since our foundation more than 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one that breaks free from tradition. Instead, we focus on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspective and effect change. We’re connecting people across the most diverse fields of knowledge to create bold new possibilities: for their careers, intellectual endeavours, enterprises and the common good.
Macquarie University is committed to pursuing its values of:
Collective ambition - We harness the diversity of individual talent and the power of the collective to excel in everything we do, creating positive impact.
Purposeful collaboration - We are results-focused and actively collaborate to achieve our shared mission and our mutual objectives. We thrive on the open exchange of ideas, sharing expertise and resources within and far beyond the University.
Bold innovation - We are courageous in our pursuit of groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions. We go beyond the ordinary through creative enquiry and unceasing curiosity.
Genuine care - We demonstrate care, empathy and concern for the wellbeing of individuals across our community and act with integrity and inclusion to foster the reputation and success of the University.
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The Faculty of Science and Engineering is driven by the spirit of innovation. We nurture the next generation of science and technology innovators. The pairing of engineering and science in a single faculty means many of our research discoveries see direct technological applications. We are active within many industry partnerships, commercial collaborations and joint enterprise initiatives with government, industry and business partners.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering undertakes a broad range of research and teaching activities at the highest national and international level, consistently ranking highly on the global stage. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across a diverse range of disciplines. The faculty is home to world-class research centres including the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology, ARC Training Centre for Facilitated Advancement of Australia’s Bioactives among others.
Macquarie University hosts the Australian Harmony Centre for Ecosystem Futures, and is the only Australian institution to chair a United Nations Academic Hub for Sustainable Development Goals: UNAI SDG Hub 15 – Life on Land. The Faculty of Science and Engineering plays a lead role in these endeavours, further advancing its sustainability mission.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering comprises the following schools and research departments:
• School of Computing • School of Engineering • School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences • School of Natural Sciences • Applied BioSciences • Australian Astronomical Optics – Macquarie
The faculty is home to passionate staff and engaged students dedicated to the advancement of science and engineering, including 9400 coursework students and more than 600 graduate research students. The faculty employs more than 650 staff, comprising academic, professional and technical staff, and operates with a budget of about $175 million, including $50 million in Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) income.
Who we are looking for
The Executive Dean provides strategic leadership and management of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The position leads the faculty with other senior academic and professional staff within the faculty. As a member of the Executive Group, the Executive Dean is a leader across the University and is called upon to share in stewardship of the University’s purpose, vision and values.
We are looking for an energetic leader who will inspire and engage the scientific and engineering academic community to achieve ambition and innovative goals in research, industry engagement, and teaching and learning. We seek to appoint an Executive Dean who has a substantial leadership career in academia and/or industry.
Key focuses of the role will include accelerating how our education programs transform the lives of students, and enhancing our performance in research, especially the University’s articulation with a wide array of external organisations.
Your modelling of core academic and University values, your future-focused leadership and ability to inspire teams while fostering innovation and excellence will enable you to succeed in this role.
What you will do
• Develop and lead implementation of strategies aimed at: – improving research performance and research quality, capacity and capability within the faculty, particularly through accelerating interaction with industry partners – maximising research funding streams and collaborations within the faculty and across the University – increasing learning and teaching quality, innovation and capability within the faculty – aligning student numbers with targets and strategies agreed to with the University – developing deep, productive and strategic local, national and international partnerships – increasing/ensuring efficiency of enabling services with due regard to the balance between central and devolved functions – enhancing the student experience across all aspects of the faculty’s operations.
• Ensure strategies developed within the faculty align with University-wide strategies for use of resources, the commercial context and the University’s culture and aspirations. • Collaborate closely with all other members of the Executive Group in accordance with the agreed Executive Charter to develop the University’s vision and oversee the implementation of University-wide strategy. • Foster a culture of collaboration and shared vision in alignment with the University. • Manage, coach and set the direction for the leadership team within the faculty. • Manage the performance and development of faculty staff to build a culture of high performance and engagement. • Initiate, build and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. • Maintain and expand key industry partnerships. • Comply with relevant equal opportunity and work health and safety regulations. • Perform any other duties as required and as appropriate for the incumbent’s level of competence.
Location
Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie University Macquarie Park Sydney, Australia
Reports to
• Vice-Chancellor
Direct reports
• Deputy Deans • Faculty Executive Director • Heads of School/Department
Key relationships
• Vice-Chancellor • Executive Group • Heads of Office • Senior Managers
Candidate statement
To be considered for the position of Executive Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering, you must demonstrate the following selection criteria in a curriculum vitae and supporting documents providing examples of relevant experience and achievements.
Selection criteria
Transformational and visionary leadership • Proven ability to lead through change, build morale, and foster purpose throughout the faculty • Experience developing and delivering a compelling vision aligned with University and societal priorities • Ability to unite and inspire people and create a culture of high performance and collegiality
Strategic acumen • Experience developing and contributing to institutional strategic planning • Strategic thinking, business development and implementation • Ability to translate strategic objectives into achievable operational outcomes at a high level and through the work of others • Experience aligning research strengths with institutional and funding priorities
Organisational and resource management • Experience in the senior management of resources and people to delivery outcomes against a background of change and development • Ability to align academic and professional workforce to meet the strategic objectives of the faculty • Ability to balance institutional and faculty goals with staff wellbeing, work safety and academic quality
Educational leadership and innovation • Demonstrated understanding of the Australian and global higher education context • Contemporary approach to university education in STEM disciplines and pedagogic innovation
Inclusive and collaborative • Values-driven leadership that fosters inclusion and equity • Strong relationship-building and listening skills to lead and unify diverse teams • Transparent and effective communicator who builds trust and partnership with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
External engagement and strategic partnerships • Proven success in building partnerships with industry, government and funders • Strategic approach to student recruitment and faculty market positioning • Experience fostering interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaborations
Qualifications and experience A distinguished record of scholarship at a senior level in a tertiary institution, including a research-based PhD in a relevant field, or relevant experience at a senior level in industry. Demonstrated capability and experience: • Working in a senior leadership role in a tertiary institution or relevant industry setting • Identifying and capitalising on avenues of research funding • Successfully leading effective change initiatives • Building relationships and partnerships with key business, industry and government stakeholders • Developing and implementing strategy in a complex environment • Managing multidisciplinary teams
Our purpose, vision and values
At Macquarie, we are not afraid to choose the less-trodden path. We see life as an exhilarating source of possibilities to grow intellectually and professionally, unconstrained by traditions. We are ready to embrace new experiences and ideas. We believe that a leader is about being a team player and know that success in today’s world is all about collaborating with the right people on the right issues. We are naturally curious and open to the most diverse intellectual perspectives. United by a sense of purpose, a single vision and one set of values, we actively engage in the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
United by one purpose
We are a university of service and engagement:
• We serve and engage our students and staff through transformative learning and life experiences.
• We serve and engage our world through discovery, dissemination of knowledge and ideas, innovation and deep partnerships.
• Our University is a place for staff and students to be nurtured and to grow, develop, learn and explore.
Sharing one vision
We aspire to be:
• a destination of choice for students and staff who share our values.
• deeply connected with our stakeholders and partners and known for this globally.
• ranked among the highest-performing research universities in Australia and, for key disciplines, to be recognised globally for our pre-eminence.
• known across Australia and beyond as custodians of a remarkable university campus that blends the vibrancy of a cosmopolitan university village with a natural Australian bushland setting.
Embodying one set of values
We value:
• Collective ambition - We harness the diversity of individual talent and the power of the collective to excel in everything we do, creating positive impact.
• Purposeful collaboration - We are results-focused and actively collaborate to achieve our shared mission and our mutual objectives. We thrive on the open exchange of ideas, sharing expertise and resources within and far beyond the University.
• Bold innovation - We are courageous in our pursuit of groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions. We go beyond the ordinary through creative enquiry and unceasing curiosity.
• Genuine care - We demonstrate care, empathy and concern for the wellbeing of individuals across our community and act with integrity and inclusion to foster the reputation and success of the University.
Applications for the role should include the following information: • Candidate statement – A brief statement (no more than four pages) addressing the selection criteria, outlining your vision for the role and what you will bring to the role • Curriculum vitae
All applications will receive an automated response. Should you be unable to submit your application online, please contact Philip Graham at [email protected]
Applications will close on Sunday 8 March 2026.
Shortlisting and panel interviews
Shortlisting and panel interviews with the selection committee will take place in late March 2026.
The successful candidate will be appointed to a senior staff contract. The position is full time for a fixed term of five years.
Acknowledgement of Country
Macquarie University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which the University is situated, namely the Wallumattagal peoples of the Dharug nation and the Gadigal peoples. Recognising the deep connection that Aboriginal peoples have with the land and water, and their role as educators for thousands of years, is an important step towards building a more inclusive and culturally respectful academic environment.
By acknowledging the enduring role of Elders and Knowledge Holders, the University not only pays respect to their legacy but also emphasises the value of the First Nations peoples’ ongoing contributions to the educational journey. Placing First Nations knowledges at the centre of educational priorities reflects a positive commitment to diversity, sustainability, wellbeing and social responsibility. This holistic approach to education not only benefits students but also contributes to the preservation of Indigenous cultures and the overall wellbeing of society.
Our Wallumattagal Campus has been designed with careful consideration given to its long history, the natural surroundings and creating a successful educational space. Promising to continue the legacy of caring for Country and prioritising the advancement of future generations through education aligns well with the University’s role in fostering positive societal change.
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