General Manager College of Sport, Health and Engineering

• Exciting Opportunity within our Higher Education Portfolio
• Leadership Role Offered on a Fixed Term for 5 years at Full Time
• Located at ourFootscray Park Campus

Victoria University (VU) is seeking an experienced and inclusive leader who will be committed to continue positioning VU as well as the College as a leading and inclusive University.

The Opportunity:

This leadership role within VUs Higher Education Portfolio will provide strategic advice and professional support to the Executive Dean and College Executive team to ensure the effective management of the College to drive whole-of-enterprise outcomes. This roles deliverables will enable Victoria University (VU) to achieve the objectives of its2022-2028 Strategic Plan: Start well finish brilliantly.

As a critical member of the College Executive Team you will be responsibilities for:

• Implementing learning and teaching research with impact
• industry engagement activities
• business development project management and execution of operational and strategic initiatives
• devising and implementing the College Operational Plans and associated reporting
• implement student-centred initiatives through effective decision-making
• leading and cultivating high performance multi-functional teams

An attractive remuneration package is on offer to be negotiated including an employer superannuation contribution of 17%.

About the College:

The College comprises the disciplines of:

• Built Environment Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Biomedicine and Life Science (Nutrition and Dietetics Anatomy and Physiology Science and Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Science)
• Clinical Science (Psychology Counselling and Dermal Science)
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Allied Health (Social Work Speech Pathology Paramedicine and Public Health)
• Sport and Movement Sciences (Sport and Exercise Science Physiotherapy Osteopathy and Chiropractic).

The focus for the College is to create opportunities for greater interdisciplinary work between disciplines in terms of teaching and research. The College offers a variety of courses ranging from undergraduate degrees through to postgraduate qualifications withmost programs offering learning experiences in close association with key industry partners.

About You:

VUs collaborative working environment will help you thrive and achieve the best outcomes for yourself the solutions you manage and the diverse teams you inspire. You will:-

• Have extensive experience in the development and implementation of strategic plans and operational processes for improving services in a fast paced and high pressured environment
• An ability to be proactive and respond to urgent and critical matters on behalf of the Executive Dean.
• An ability to develop creative solutions to complex strategic and operational issues.
• Have significant leadership capabilities including the ability to positively motivate and lead staff.
• Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills including experience with developing business cases reports and presentation material in a clear and concise manner.
• Be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders that align to the Universitys and Colleges goals.

How to APPLY:

To access a copy of the position description please click here: Position Description - General Manager College of Sport Health & Engineering

• Youmust submit your application as a single document comprising your cover letter CV and your responses to the selection criteria listed in the position description.

APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE: Sunday the 1st of February 2026 at 11:59pm (AEDT)

For enquiries related to the role please contactProfessor Karen DoddExecutive Dean CoSHE at

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries excellent superannuation and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel achieve their goals and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity inclusion and family-friendly policies VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information please visit ourCareers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility in all that we do to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability culturally and racially marginalised communities LGBTQIA individuals and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive respectful and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be aWGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process including accessible formats of documents please contact us ator call (03).