"Dean (People and Resources)"

Position Details

• Five-year contract | Full-time
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position

Flinders University’s College of Education, Psychology and Social Work is seeking a strategic, people-focused leader to join us as the Dean (People and Resources). This senior position is responsible for the development and management of the College’s academic staff, aligning workforce capability with the University’s vision and values.

The successful candidate will also:

• Lead the development and implementation of academic staffing plans, development, performance management, and related matters.
• Drive staff attraction and retention initiatives to ensure optimal workforce capability and configuration.
• Oversee academic workload planning and the effective allocation of space and other resources.

This position is open to international candidates and relocation and visa support is available.

About You

You are a dynamic and experienced academic leader with a proven ability to shape strategy, drive performance, and lead with integrity in a complex higher education environment. With a strong foundation in people and resource management, you bring a deep understanding of academic life and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation.

Additionally, the Dean (People and Resources) will have:

• A PhD or equivalent qualification.
• A strong academic track record aligned with the University’s vision.
• Proven strategic, organisational, and change management skills.
• Sound knowledge of employee and industrial relations legislation and processes.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. So, why work at Flinders?

• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit a CV along with a Suitability Statement of no more than three pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, please contact the Vice-President and Executive Dean of the College, Professor Deborah West via cepsw.vped@flinders.edu.au.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.