Head, School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences

Reference no: 498854

Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange, Port Macquarie

Categories: Management, Education and Training or Learning Support (i.e. Academic Skills, Educational Designers)

• Senior executive leadership opportunity with strategic impact
• Shape allied health education and research for regional communities
• Lead a large, diverse School with strong professional alignment

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (Five years)
• Senior remuneration package ranging from $208,921 - $261,151
• Albury - Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange or Port Macquarie 

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the role of Head of School, Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. This is a strategic senior leadership opportunity to guide one of the University’s most impactful and professionally aligned Schools, delivering excellence in teaching, research and community engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Head of School is accountable for the overall performance and strategic direction of the School across learning and teaching, research productivity, community engagement, and financial and resource management.

You will provide strong, visible leadership to a diverse academic community, ensuring the School operates cohesively and contributes meaningfully to Faculty and University strategy. A key focus of the role is strengthening partnerships with industry, professions, government and regional communities, with a strong commitment to improving rural and regional health outcomes.

As a senior leader within the University, you will also contribute to Faculty and University‑wide governance, planning and strategic initiatives.

About you

You are a credible academic leader with a strong record of achievement and the ability to inspire others in complex environments. You bring a deep understanding of the higher education and health sectors and a genuine commitment to regional and rural communities. 

• A doctoral qualification (or equivalent standing) in a discipline relevant to the School
• Comprehensive knowledge of the tertiary education environment, governance and policy frameworks
• Strong understanding of the Australian health system and professional accreditation requirements
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing resources and delivering strategic outcomes
• Excellent leadership, communication, financial and risk management capability

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

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 Science and Health here.

Learn more about the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences here.

Visit our website to learn about our great 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 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.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description.

For Recruitment specific enquiries, please contact Nelvin Kumar | Talent Acquisition Consultant | nekumar@csu.edu.au

or for a confidential discussion on the role please contact:

Professor Megan Smith | Executive Dean - Faculty of Science and Health | deanofscienceandhealth@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 24 May 2026

Advertised: 21 Apr 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 24 May 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time