Overview:
Dean, School ofMediaand Communication
Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Design and Social Context, the Dean, School ofMediaand Communicationprovidesstrategic,academicand operational leadership of one of RMIT’s most distinctive and globally recognised Schools. Accountable for the School’s strategic direction and overall performance, the Dean leads excellence across teaching and learning, research, student experience, financial sustainability, people leadership and industry engagement.
The School of Media and Communication is recognised for pushing the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice, with deep engagement across industry and community to ensure teaching and research respond creatively,innovativelyand responsiblyto global conditions. Home to a vibrant interdisciplinary community spanning communication, journalism, screen, public relations, advertising, creative writing, publishing, culture, music industry, digitalethnographyand new media, theSchoolmaintains a strong international focus with programs delivered across Melbourne,Vietnamand Singapore.
As a key member of the College Executive, the Dean leads the School Executive to shape and deliver theSchool’sstrategic vision, ensuring alignment with College and University priorities. The roleis responsible forfostering an innovative,inclusiveand high-performing academic environment, strengthening research and educational impact, and advancing theSchool’sprofile and partnerships locally,nationallyand internationally.
This is an opportunity to lead a School with strong industry engagement, while shaping future-ready education, interdisciplinary research and engagement in a rapidly evolving media and communication landscape.
Provide academic leadership across teaching, learning and research, strengthening theSchool’sreputation,qualityand impact
Foster an innovative,inclusiveandcontemporarylearning environment that supports student success, retention,employabilityand student experience
Drive industry,communityand external engagement, building partnerships that inform curriculum,researchand work-integrated learning
Build and lead a high-performing, inclusive and engaged workforce, fostering capability development,collaborationand accountability
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Proven success in building strong external relationships and partnerships across industry, community, alumni,governmentand professional bodies
Please Note:Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
Pleasesubmityour CV and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
Applications Close:
1 June 2026 11.59 pm
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In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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