• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time OR Part Time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Level D $165,549 - $182,092 OR Level E $212,427 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Faculty of Business and Law is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The faculty places high emphasis on providing students with an engaging learning experience and research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to ensure our courses remain relevant and responsive and our research findings are put into practice.

The Deakin Indigenous Strategy sets goals for Indigenous outcomes under the Deakin University Strategic Plan, Deakin 2030 Ideas to Impact. It guides the development and delivery of Deakin’s guiding plans for Education, Employability, and Research and Innovation and is implemented through enabling and operating plans.

The Faculty Compacts set agreed goals and targets with Faculties for agreed outcomes outlined in the Deakin

Indigenous Strategy 2023-2028 particularly in the leadership and delivery of research and education in Faculty disciplinary domains. The Deakin Indigenous Strategy allows for differentiated targets for each Faculty in recognition of historical and emerging trends in Indigenous engagement with different disciplines. The Faculty Compacts set realistic but aspirational goals to guide Faculty action.

As an Associate Dean, Indigenous you will: 

Ensure Indigenous aspirations and initiatives are embedded into faculty strategic plans and goals to enable continuous improvement within the faculty and university in Indigenous education and research engagement.

• Lead in the development and execution of the faculty compacts in collaboration with key stakeholders across the university.
• Regularly report on progress and outcomes to faculty compact goals within the faculty leadership team and as part of university reporting requirements regarding the Deakin Indigenous Strategy. Undertake annual reporting on faculty goals through VCIAC and University Council.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with appointment at Level D-E, including a PhD or relevant extensive experience.
• Experience in influencing change within a diverse academic organisation.
• A demonstrated record of innovation, achievement and quality improvement in teaching to implement sustainable change.
• A comprehensive understanding of Indigenous communities, cultures and contemporary issues, either within Victoria or more broadly across Australia, particularly issues of education for Indigenous Australians.
• An understanding of Indigenous matters in industry sectors relevant to the Faculty, including demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with Indigenous leaders and Indigenous-controlled organisations.
• An understanding of current trends in the higher education sector domestically and internationally, and the ability to interpret issues in the sector.
• Demonstrated effective leadership with a proven track record of developing and implementing strategies for advancing Indigenous success in education and employment.

Special Requirements

• This position may require the incumbent to travel domestically and/or internationally to attend conferences, events and to represent the university.
• This position requires the incumbent to hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Eligible applicants are only persons:
• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Jenni Lightowlers, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Law on execdean-bl@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Associate Dean Indigenous - Faculty of Business and Law.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 9th June

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

In line with special measure provisions in Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (2010), the University will only be accepting applications for this position from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.