Professor and Head of School, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

• School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

• Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years at Academic Level E 

• Based at our St Lucia Campus 

Lead with Impact at UQ 

Are you ready to shape the future of human movement and nutrition sciences in Australia and beyond? Join a globally recognised institution and lead a dynamic, high-performing team committed to improving human health and performance in a changing and inequitable world.  

About This Opportunity 

The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of School, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (HMNS). This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the School’s strategic direction, fostering academic excellence, and cultivating impactful partnerships across sectors. 

As Head of School, you will: 

• Lead a world-class team in delivering high-quality teaching, research, and engagement. 
• Shape the School’s next strategic phase, ensuring alignment with UQ’s vision and values. 
• Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to First Nations engagement. 
• Build and strengthen partnerships with alumni, government, industry, and community stakeholders. 
• Inspire a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.  

About UQ

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 environment in which interdisciplinary 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 a commitment to student success, and making 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. 

About You 

You hold a PhD in a relevant human movement or nutrition sciences disciplines, along with an internationally recognised track record of research excellence and a strong teaching portfolio. This includes a substantial publication record in high-quality journals, a proven ability to secure competitive research funding, and effective higher degree by research (HDR) supervision. 

You are a values-driven leader with the strategic capability, emotional intelligence, and capacity to 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, you have built productive relationships across industry, government, and professional bodies and understand how to position the School for long-term success and impact.

Interested?

To download an information pack and apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

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 in Australia’s Sunshine State here. 

We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. 

Applications close on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65843).

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