Head of School, Health

• Outstanding leadership opportunity
• Culturally active regional location
• Operational and strategic development

This is an opportunity for a motivated and progressive senior academic to join the University of New England (UNE), one of Australia's most vibrant educational institutions.

The School of Health is one of five schools in the Faculty of The Professions and covers the study areas of: Nursing; Social Work; Ageing, Disability/ Community Services; Complementary and Allied Health; Counselling and Mental Health; and Health Management.

Reporting directly to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty, the Head of School is responsible for academic leadership, direction and management of the School. S/he will manage all aspects of the School: teaching and research; student and staff welfare; change processes and governance; as well as engaging with community and professional networks.

The Head of School will be a highly successful leader in their field of nursing, social work, health management or other relevant discipline. S/he will have demonstrated abilities to build and unite interdisciplinary teams, manage resources and create a shared vision to develop and realise the potential of the School.

UNE is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations.

Located in the beautiful regional city of Armidale, the university provides a formative educational experience on campus and brings its research and teaching to the world through the latest communication techniques.

For more information visit www.une.edu.au

Applications close: Monday 6 May 2013

To apply – please go to www.jofisher.com via the Apply button below and click on ‘APPLY ONLINE’ using reference UNEhshØ313, addressing your cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Franklin, of Jo Fisher Executive, or call +61 3 9016 6000 for further information.