• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Competitive remuneration including 17% superannuation

 Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. 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. 

As a Senior Pro-Vice Chancellor, Teaching and Learning you will:

• Set and lead Deakin’s long-term learning and teaching strategy, ensuring alignment with the University’s values, academic ambitions and broader institutional direction.
• Oversee the design and continuous improvement of Deakin’s digital learning environment, ensuring it meets university needs and enhances academic quality.
• Lead and develop a high-performing and inclusive team of academic and professional team members across campuses.
• Shape and contribute to major transformation programs at Deakin, particularly those related to learning innovation, workforce capability, and/or educational reform.

 To be successful, you’ll have:

• A PhD and academic profile consistent with senior leadership in a research-intensive university.
• Demonstrated leadership in university-wide learning and teaching strategy, with proven ability to deliver transformation at scale.
• Experience leading large, multi-functional teams of academic and professional team members in a complex, multi-campus environment.
• Deep understanding of national and global higher education trends, including digital education, pedagogy and assessment transformation, assurance of learning and academic capability development.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Jessica Vanderlelie at dvc-ac@deakin.edu.au 

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

 Senior Pro Vice Chancellor PD.pdf

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.