Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The brings together leading expertise in business innovation, entrepreneurship, health services management, employment relations and human resources, delivering a globally recognised and industry-relevant education. Emphasising sustainability, adaptability, diversity and ethics, we prepare students to lead and succeed in evolving business environments across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Recognised as Australia's leading research institution in Strategic Management ( ), the Department influences policy, business practice and regulation while equipping graduates to address complex local and global challenges. Through strong industry engagement and innovative teaching, we develop the skills, knowledge and connections needed to create lasting business impact.

In addition, scheduled to open in the not-too-distant future, our new location, in Brisbane’s CBD, represents an exciting, fresh chapter for the University and our students.

Job Description

As Head of Department, Department of Management, you will lead a thriving academic department to strengthen impactful research, deepen industry connections, and pursue outstanding student outcomes. Reporting to the Dean (Academic), you will provide strategic direction and leadership across teaching, research, engagement and people management, ensuring the ongoing success and growth.

You will cultivate an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration and academic achievement, while driving initiatives that strengthen the Department of Management’s reputation, performance and contribution to Griffith University’s strategic objectives.

About you

As an accomplished academic leader in Management or a related field, you have a demonstrated history of advancing excellence in teaching, research and external engagement. You possess the strategic insight, leadership expertise and collaborative mindset required to guide a multidisciplinary academic department and inspire outstanding outcomes across people, programs and partnerships.

A skilled and influential communicator, you establish strong relationships with academic colleagues, students, industry stakeholders, professional associations and community partners. You bring experience leading complex teams and overseeing budgets and resources, and you are committed to fostering a supportive, high-performing culture in a dynamic and evolving environment.

To be successful in this role, you will also possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing
• A strong record of achievement in learning and teaching, research and/or industry engagement
• Proven experience managing people, performance, budgets and resources to achieve strategic objectives
• The ability to drive innovation, foster collaboration and lead organisational change
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to academic excellence, integrity, equity, diversity and inclusion

Most importantly, you will be a values-led leader who can inspire others, champion continuous improvement and contribute to Griffith University's reputation as a leading institution for education, research and community impact.