Governance: our leadership

Our leadership draws on academic and corporate expertise

Our team of academics, experts and innovators shape the University’s future and ensure its continued success.

Chancellor David Thodey AO, FTSE

The Chancellor’s role is to facilitate work carried out by the Senate to support the wellbeing of our University and ensure our high standing in the wider community.

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Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Mark Scott AO

Our Vice-Chancellor is the University's principal executive officer and is instrumental in determining our strategic direction.

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Senior leadership team

Our senior leadership team contributes to decision-making across the University on strategy, management, administration and related policy.

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Our academic leaders

Our deans bring expertise from both within and outside academia to their roles. They ensure the highest standards in teaching and research are maintained and lead their academic community’s external engagement.

Explore our faculties

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Organisational structure

Our organisational chart demonstrates how responsibilities are distributed among our portfolios.

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Our portfolios

Our complex organisation relies on a variety of highly skilled experts in education, research and professional services.