Head of School, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

St Lucia Campus💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead one of Australia's leading engineering schools, shaping strategic direction, research excellence, and industry impact across mechanical, mining, aerospace, and biomedical domains.

Role type

Senior academic leader (Head of School)

Builds

Strategic vision, interdisciplinary partnerships, and a thriving research/education community

Domain

Higher Education / Engineering (Mechanical, Mining, Aerospace, Biomedical, Materials)

Deliverable

Required skills

strategic vision, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, financial management, operational acumen, inclusive leadership

Preferred skills

international reputation, commercial acumen, governance expertise

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Shape strategic direction, lead researchers and educators, drive research excellence, build industry partnerships, strengthen global reputation, guide investment decisions

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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About uq

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.