Are you ready to shape the future ofhuman movement and nutrition sciencesinAustralia and beyond? Join a globally recognised institution and lead a dynamic, high-performing team committed to improvinghumanhealthand performancein a changing and inequitable world.
The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of School, School ofHuman Movement andNutrition Sciences(HMNS).This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving theSchool’sstrategic direction, fostering academic excellence, and cultivating impactful partnerships across sectors.
As Head of School, you will:
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environmentin whichinterdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made acommitmenttostudent success, andmaking education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
You hold a PhD inarelevanthuman movementornutrition sciencesdisciplines, along with an internationally recognised track record of research excellence andastrong teaching portfolio. This includes a substantial publication record in high-quality journals, a proven ability to secure competitive research funding, andeffectivehigher degree by research (HDR)supervision.
You are a values-driven leader with the strategic capability, emotional intelligence, andcapacityto unite and inspire diverse teams. You foster a collaborative, inclusive culture and lead with cultural awareness, demonstrating a strong understanding of the historical, social, and political contexts impacting First Nations peoples.With strong external engagement skills, youhave built productive relationships across industry, government, and professional bodies and understand how to position theSchoolfor long-term success and impact.
Interested?
If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition, viatalent@uq.edu.au. When you apply, please ensure you upload acurriculum vitaeand cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications,andcriminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life inAustralia’s Sunshine State here.
Weare dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunitiesdiffer, andencourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.
Weare also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailingtalent@uq.edu.auor calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications closeon Thursday 23 July at 11.00pm AEST (R-65843).
