Vacancies

Head, School of Psychology

• Opportunity to shape the future direction of the School of Psychology
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in vibrant regional NSW
• Attractive remuneration package with excellent benefits and flexible working conditions

The Role

• Full Time/Fixed Term (Five years)
• $206,852 – $258,565 including 17% super contribution
• Choose to work from one of our great regional campus locations

As the Head of School, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences to enhance the school’s academic and research excellence, ensuring effective financial and resource management. 

You will strategically drive growth by enhancing the school’s profile, expanding partnerships, and fostering relationships across, government, the professions, and communities. 

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to positively influence organisational culture, mentor and develop staff, and champion the delivery of high-quality, innovative courses that meet the evolving needs of students and the broader community.

About you:

• To be successful, candidates will demonstrate:

  • A PhD in Psychology or closely related discipline.
  • Proven leadership experience with a strong record of developing high-performing academic and professional teams.
  • Demonstrated experience effectively managing budgets and achieving defined performance targets.
  • The ability to lead confidently within a diverse and complex disciplinary environment.
  • An established record of teaching excellence, distinguished research contributions, and recognition as a thought leader in an area of Psychology.
  • Evidence of substantial leadership and service contributions to the Psychology profession.

About us

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences and the School of Psychology.

Visit our website to learn about our fantastic range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.

Further information

Additional information about the position is available in the Applicant Information Brochure.

Closing Date: 11pm, 7 May 2025

Advertised: 09 Apr 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 May 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time