Jobs and Careers

About the Portfolio 

Our cluster of Academic Units in Sciences and Engineering provide world-class research and teaching, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with presence across three regions in Lutruwita, Tasmania; South (Hobart), Northern (Launceston), and Cradle Coast (Burnie). Our Sciences and Engineering course offerings, research contributions, and graduates work with and in our communities making a significant impact locally, nationally, and internationally.  

The Opportunity 

This role supports our diverse range of academic units in Sciences and Engineering to be successful by providing the strategic leadership and good governance to ensure they perform well individually and collectively in combination with other parts of university, community, industry and governance to pursue vital discovery research and contribute to the critical local and global transitions we need to make by 2050. The role is an opportunity to work collaboratively and purposefully, facilitate connection across academic units and contribute to whole of University strategic and executive decision making.     

What’s Required  

• Demonstrated executive leadership within the Sciences and Engineering domain, with similar scope of responsibility to this position. 
• Demonstrated extensive leadership and coaching experience at a senior level, with a proven ability to inspire, mentor, and guide diverse teams towards achieving strategic goals, in an academic setting. 
• Demonstrated high level organisational, leadership and managerial skills and a record of success in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans, setting budgets and managing finances, and managing, developing and workforce planning staff in an academic environment. 
• A strong and sophisticated understanding of the strategic direction and unique challenges of and opportunities for the University of Tasmania, and the alignment for success across the full spectrum of STEM disciplines.  

About the University 

At the University of Tasmania, success takes a quiet determination and adaptability. In turn, this makes us broader, more rounded, multi-skilled thinkers and creative problem solvers, and it sees our institution generate powerful ideas for and from Tasmania. Because of our unique setting and challenges we go beyond creating places of learning. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary. 

 What’s on Offer? 

We value our staff and the important contributions they make to our community. You’ll have access to an array of staff benefits and discounts including:  

• 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers 

• 17% Superannuation contribution 

• Health and fitness membership options 

• Accommodation and Car Hire discounts 

• Health Insurance and Banking 

• Novated Leasing  

Belong - Be You  

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to ensure that our people feel encouraged and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Fostering diversity and inclusion is our key priority, supporting our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth. Celebrating the strengths that diversity brings will enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you. 

How to Apply? 

If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide your up-to-date resume and: 

• A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role  

• Address the selection criteria by outlining how your skills and experience align to role specific skills, knowledge and experience in the Position Description 

• For further information about this position, please contact: TalentTeam@utas.edu.au  

• Applications close Sunday 27th April 2025 at 11.55pm 

• Interviews with shortlisted candidates taking place on Thursday 8th May 2025 

 Pro Vice-Chancellor Sciences and Engineering PD April 2025.pdf

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.