Faculty General Manager (Executive Director) - Monash Arts
Job No.: 683028
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package (plus 17% employer superannuation) will apply
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
About Us
Monash Arts is one of Australia’s largest and most vibrant arts faculties, renowned for its breadth across the humanities, performing arts, languages and social sciences. With a strong commitment to interdisciplinary innovation, the Faculty delivers world-class programs through six schools and across six campuses—both locally and internationally—spanning undergraduate to postgraduate study and research. Our academic community is distinguished by its research excellence and deep engagement, bringing cutting-edge scholarship into the classroom to inspire the next generation of global thinkers and leaders.
To continue advancing our mission, we are now looking to appoint a Faculty General Manager (Executive Director level position) whose insight, influence and collaborative spirit will shape the future of Monash Arts
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal moment for Monash Arts, as we embark on the revitalisation of our signature Bachelor of Arts degree and deepen our engagement across a truly global footprint—including schools at our Caulfield and Clayton campuses, and Monash Malaysia. With rapidly growing research centres of excellence such as the ARC Centre for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Constructive Institute Asia Pacific, and the Climate Change Communication Research Hub, the Faculty is poised for bold advancement.
As Faculty General Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the administrative, resource and business planning functions of the Faculty, supporting the Dean and collaborating with the broader Faculty Leadership Team to deliver high-quality academic and research programs aligned with Monash’s ‘Impact 2030’ strategy. Overseeing operations that span more than 17,000 students, 500 staff and $250 million in revenue, you will lead a diverse portfolio including academic and student services, financial management, graduate studies, marketing and communications, research support and strategic planning.
This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of one of Australia’s most dynamic arts faculties—driving innovation, fostering collaboration and ensuring operational excellence at every level.
About You
You are a dynamic and future-focused leader with a sharp eye for opportunity and a deep commitment to meaningful outcomes. A strategic thinker and pro-active problem solver, you thrive in complexity and bring clarity to change. You value genuine partnership—especially with the Dean—and understand the power of collaboration in building happy, healthy and high-performing communities. Entrepreneurial in spirit and grounded in purpose, you give voice to your values and lead with integrity. You see what needs to evolve, champion new ways of working, and have the courage to stop what no longer serves us.
Above all, you understand where Monash Arts is headed, and you know how to help us get there.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt
To Apply
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
To apply, please submit your CV, and covering letter outlining your interest and alignment to the position, via the apply button below.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Katie Stevenson, Faculty Dean, +613 9905 2100
Position Description: Faculty General Manager
Applications Close: Sunday 14 September 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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