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

• Join the strategic vision of a globally ranked Top 1% Faculty in Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community at a world top 50 University
• 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.

About the Faculty General Manager Opportunity

There is no better time than now to join us as the Faculty General Manager, as we embark on the revitalisation of our signature Bachelor of Arts degree and deepen our engagement across a truly global footprint which includes  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 -  this is an opportunity for you to combine your collaborative leadership experience with contributing to impactful change in the world we live in.

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, Professor Katie Stevenson, an accomplished scholar and global academic leader, whilst 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, while contributing to positive global change.

About You

You are a dynamic and future-focused leader with a keen eye for opportunity and a deep commitment to meaningful outcomes. A strategic thinker and thoughtful  problem solver, you navigate 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. Grounded in purpose, you give voice to your values and lead with integrity. You recognise when change is needed, support new ways of working, and are confident making decisions 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.

More about Monash

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – 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 with us.

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 via the apply button below, outlining your:

• interest and alignment to the position;

• experience in driving organisational transformation and cultural change, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and support strategic direction;

• analytical and conceptual skills to adapt to new situations and develop creative solutions to complex problems.

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.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

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, +61 3 9905 2100

Position Description: Faculty General Manager

Applications Close: Sunday 26 April 2026, 11:55pm AEST