Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro)

• Fixed-term (5 year) / Full-time appointment
• Attractive salary package available
• Lead the future of regional and metropolitan education

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is seeking an outstanding academic leader for the role of Pro Vice‑Chancellor (Regional and Metro) to help shape the next chapter of our education mission. Reporting to the Provost and serving as a key member of the University leadership group, this role provides strategic leadership across UOW’s regional and metropolitan campuses, including Wollongong, Liverpool, Sydney CBD and regional locations.

The Pro Vice‑Chancellor will oversee the academic portfolio across UOW’s Regional and Metropolitan campuses. The role works at the nexus of local communities and the University to ensure the delivery of relevant, innovative, high‑quality and accessible education across all modes and high-impact research across all locations, ensuring UOW remains at the forefront of contemporary education and research across its campuses.

About the University of Wollongong

UOW is a globally recognised institution, ranked among the world’s top 1%, with a proud reputation for teaching excellence, impactful research and deep community engagement. With more than 33,000 students from over 130 countries, UOW plays a critical role in regional development and is one of the largest non‑government employers in the Illawarra.

In addition to Wollongong, it has metropolitan and regional campuses at the Sydney CBD, Liverpool, Sutherland, Bega, Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands.

The University is undertaking a significant transformation to ensure it remains responsive, sustainable and future‑focused in a rapidly changing higher education environment. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting contribution to UOW’s future.

The role

As Pro Vice‑Chancellor (Regional and Metro), you will:

• Lead the development and execution of UOW’s Regional and Metropolitan Education Strategy, aligned to institutional priorities
• Champion innovation in digital pedagogy, learning technologies and flexible delivery models
• Ensure academic quality, integrity and compliance across regional and metropolitan offerings
• Drive student success, retention and satisfaction in distributed and blended learning environments
• Contribute to whole‑of‑university strategy, governance and policy development
• Support research capacity and interdisciplinary collaboration in partnership with faculties and external stakeholders
• Lead academic workforce planning, talent management, performance and succession across the metropolitan and regional campus teams
• Embed UOW’s Values in Action and strong commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Work closely with Executive Deans, Deputy Vice‑Chancellors, campus leaders and senior external stakeholders across government, industry and the higher education sector.
• Work closely with local community leaders to ensure a strong and effective relationship with UOW.

About you

You will bring:

• A doctoral qualification with a distinguished academic record at professorial level
• Leadership experience relevant to regional and/or metropolitan education, including digital and distributed learning
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy, educational technologies and quality assurance frameworks
• Understanding of the development of impactful research programs aligning with communities
• Demonstrated capability to lead transformational change in complex environments
• Strong strategic thinking combined with operational delivery, risk management and evaluation skills
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. TEQSA, AQF, online learning standards)
• A genuine commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and student access
• Experience leading large‑scale, enterprise‑wide initiatives and strong financial and workforce management capability will be highly regarded.

Why join UOW?

• Be part of a bold, future‑focused transformation agenda
• Lead education strategy across diverse regional and metropolitan contexts
• Work with a values‑driven executive team committed to excellence and impact
• Make a meaningful contribution to communities, students and staff

How to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role and a comprehensive curriculum vitae. For confidential enquiries about the position, please contact Marcia Sherlock marciac@uow.edu.au or +61 2 4221 5923

Position Description

*UOW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women and members of under‑represented groups.*