Head of Department

Job Description

As Head of Department, Department of Management, you will lead a thriving academic department to strengthen impactful research, deepen industry connections, and pursue outstanding student outcomes. Reporting to the Dean (Academic), you will provide strategic direction and leadership across teaching, research, engagement and people management, ensuring the ongoing success and growth.

You will cultivate an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration and academic achievement, while driving initiatives that strengthen the Department of Management’s reputation, performance and contribution to Griffith University’s strategic objectives.

About you

As an accomplished academic leader in Management or a related field, you have a demonstrated history of advancing excellence in teaching, research and external engagement. You possess the strategic insight, leadership expertise and collaborative mindset required to guide a multidisciplinary academic department and inspire outstanding outcomes across people, programs and partnerships.

A skilled and influential communicator, you establish strong relationships with academic colleagues, students, industry stakeholders, professional associations and community partners. You bring experience leading complex teams and overseeing budgets and resources, and you are committed to fostering a supportive, high-performing culture in a dynamic and evolving environment.

To be successful in this role, you will also possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing
• A strong record of achievement in learning and teaching, research and/or industry engagement
• Proven experience managing people, performance, budgets and resources to achieve strategic objectives
• The ability to drive innovation, foster collaboration and lead organisational change
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to academic excellence, integrity, equity, diversity and inclusion

Most importantly, you will be a values-led leader who can inspire others, champion continuous improvement and contribute to Griffith University's reputation as a leading institution for education, research and community impact.

What we can offer

The successful candidate will be appointed as Head of Department, Department Management on an initial fixed-term, five-year senior contract and will hold an ongoing, continuing substantive appointment at a Professorial level.

You may be primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast. Please note that Griffith Business School at Brisbane South (Nathan) will be relocating to Griffith CBD, with an intended relocation date of February 2027.  As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
A competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Qualifications

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. You will enjoy:

• Generous superannuation and leave provisions.
• Access to health and wellbeing programs, fitness facilities and employee assistance services.

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Visa sponsorship may be available to the successful candidate.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Martin Berka, Dean (Academic), Griffith Business School via [email protected]

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Kate Watson, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 2 – 3 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.