CQ
Dean - School of Business & Law
TEMPORARY•Rockhampton, Sydney, Melbourne
About this role
About this Opportunity
- Fixed-Term (5 years), Full-Time
- School of Business and Law
- CQUniversity Rockhampton, Sydney or Melbourne (Relocation support available)
- Attractive remuneration package
Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.
Working at CQUniversity
CQUniversity is a leading dual-sector University committed to providing inclusive education and ensuring students have clear pathways to success. We combine strong research capability with vocational and higher education qualifications, creating opportunities for collaboration and impact across teaching, research, and community engagement.
The School of Business and Law is dynamic, innovative and committed to delivering high-quality education and impactful research. The School offers a diverse range of programs in business, accounting, management, economics, and law, designed to prepare graduates for success in a rapidly evolving global environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a multi-campus School with a global footprint. As Dean, you will shape innovative programs, foster a strong research culture, and build strategic partnerships that impact students and industry alike. Join us and play a pivotal role in driving excellence across research, vocational and higher education.
Be Rewarded
- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
- Generous leave entitlements, including parental leave
- 7.25 hours engaged service leave
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Position Requirements
- Professorial-level academic with a distinguished record of research and scholarship record in business and/or law.
- Comprehensive knowledge of university governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across Higher Education and Vocational Education sectors.
- Proven leadership in large-scale academic and research initiatives, with the ability to drive innovation and build high-performing, sustainable teams.
- Established networks across industry, government, and academia to enhance the School’s reputation and influence.
- Extensive experience in resource management, budgeting, and strategic planning to drive long-term institutional success.
- A willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
- Successful assessment of a Fit and Proper Person Declaration under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Compliance Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations and Fit and Proper Person Requirements) Instrument 2025.
Further information on this opportunity can be found within the Candidate Information Booklet and Position Description.
Apply today for a career that changes lives
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 26 February 2026
When submitting your application, please include:
- Your current CV.
- A Cover Letter outlining your relevant skills, experience, and suitability for the position.
- A video no longer than 10 minutes (included as a sharable link in your Cover Letter) responding to the following essential criteria. Instructions on how to upload your video can be found herheree.
- Why you are a good fit for CQUniversity.
- Your current/recent experience demonstrating your capability to fulfil the requirements of the position.
- Your vision for the School of Business and Law into the future.
Contact Details:
Professor Michelle Bellingan
Vice-President (Academic)
Job Requisition ID: 6712
CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.
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What you'll do
- The Dean will lead a multi-campus School of Business and Law, focusing on shaping innovative programs and fostering a strong research culture. This role involves building strategic partnerships to impact students and industry while driving excellence across vocational and higher education.
About Central Queensland University
CQUniversity is Australia’s largest regional university and is one of the nation’s most engaged and accessible universities, offering hundreds of education and training options from short courses, certificates and diplomas to undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degrees.
Established in Central Queensland, CQUniversity operates in more than 20 locations throughout many of Australia’s major cities and regional centres. We see CQUniversity students benefiting from the practical and industry-aligned courses, positive graduate outcomes and quality support services. CQUniversity’s personalised learning support, collaborative partnerships and award-winning teaching staff provide pathways for people from all walks of life, with a range of different learning options for students to succeed.
Local and International students study or train on-campus at locations including Brisbane, Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney and Townsville. A leading provider of distance education, CQUniversity also operates dedicated Study Centres and Partner Study Hubs for distance students to access facilities and support.
CQUniversity graduates have one of the highest employment rates and starting salaries in the country (The Good Universities Guide 2022), so you know you are not just receiving a quality education, but the next step in your career.
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