Role type: Part-Time, 4 Year Fixed Term
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Salary: $232,180 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

• Prestigious leadership role / advance educational enquiry and global visibility / catalyse pioneering scholarship.
  
• Apply now to lead academic excellence and mentorship in education, shaping the future of global educational theory.
  
• Investing in you- benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As the Professorial Chair in the Faculty of Education, you will provide intellectual leadership and mentorship, advancing the discipline of education on an international scale. You will have the opportunity to lead high-quality scholarship, support graduate researchers and early-career academics, and elevate the Faculty's global profile. This prestigious role allows you to catalyse pioneering educational research and foster international collaboration.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and Mentor: Provide academic leadership and mentorship to graduate researchers and early-career academics, fostering their scholarly development.
  
• Drive Research Excellence: Maintain a distinguished research agenda, publish high-quality outputs, and engage in multidisciplinary projects.
  
• Enhance Global Engagement: Strengthen international networks and promote the Faculty as a global leader in educational research.
  
• Foster Collaborative Opportunities: Design and lead Graduate Research Schools, facilitating international dialogue and intensive learning experiences.
  
• Drive Engagement: Build a strong culture of engagement with external partners across industry, government, education systems and community sectors and groups.

You may be a great fit if:
You will be an esteemed academic with a PhD in Education, possessing a strong global standing and a commitment to intellectual leadership, mentorship, and advancing educational scholarship.


You must also:

• Have a proven track record in obtaining competitive research grants and leading interdisciplinary initiatives.
  
• Track record of success in fostering excellence and leadership in developing scholarly, research and professional activities nationally and internationally in education.
  
• Possess strong leadership skills with experience in fostering professional relationships and collaborations.
  
• Be passionate about diversity, inclusion, and equity, actively supporting Indigenous cultures and knowledges.
  
• Have effective communication skills and the ability to build successful partnerships. with industry and government.
  
• Be committed to advancing educational theory and positioning the University of Melbourne as a hub for scholarly debates.
  

For further information please refer to the attached position description.


What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
  
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
  
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
  

For more information check out our benefits page!


Your new team - Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education (FoE) empowers world-class scholars to drive transformative research and innovation that shapes the future of education and society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. FoE stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.


Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.


Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.


A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.


Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
  
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
  

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.


For recruitment queries, email Shabon Nawabi hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.


For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.


Applications close: 9 November 2025 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.


Position Description: JR-005215 PD Level E Professorial Chair.pdf