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- Support our diverse range of academic units to be successful
- Provide strategic leadership and good governance
- Contribute to the critical local and global transitions we need to make by 2050
About the Portfolio
Our Arts and Society academic units deliver world-class teaching, research, and creative productions across three regions in lutruwita/Tasmania: South (Hobart), North (Launceston), and Cradle Coast (Burnie). These units are deeply embedded in the Tasmanian community and contribute significantly to the intellectual, cultural, and social fabric of the state.
The Opportunity
This position is a unique opportunity for an exceptional leader to lead and support the evolution of Arts and Society with a focus on world class teaching, research, creative productions, and graduate outcomes. Leading this diverse yet mission-aligned collection of Academic Units, and working in partnership with community, industry, and government, this is pivotal role to help us realise our bold aspirations for the way in which the culture, education, health, productivity and climate agenda of Tasmania can enhance the life of Tasmanians and of the world.
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 extensive leadership and coaching experience at a Pro-Vice Chancellor level, with a proven ability to inspire, mentor, and guide diverse teams towards achieving strategic goals, in an academic setting.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience within the Arts and Society educational fields
- 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 Arts and Society 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
How to Apply?
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you, please provide:
- Up to date resume
- 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
Position Description - 501246 - Pro Vice-Chancellor Arts and Society.pdf
Candidate Brochure -Pro Vice-Chancellor Arts and Society.pdf
- Applications close Sunday 27th of July at 11.55pm
- Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place in mid August 2025
To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residence or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and criminal background checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
