Position Summary School: School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Duration: Up to 5 Years Academic Level: Level E Location: St Lucia Campus Lead with Impact at UQ Are you ready to shape the future of human movement and nutrition sciences in Australia and beyond? Join a globally recognised institution and lead a dynamic, high-performing team committed to improving human health and performance in a changing and inequitable world. About This Opportunity The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of School, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (HMNS). This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the School’s strategic direction, fostering academic excellence, and cultivating impactful partnerships across sectors. As Head of School, You Will: Lead a world-class team in delivering high-quality teaching, research, and engagement. Shape the School’s next strategic phase, ensuring alignment with UQ’s vision and values. Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to First Nations engagement. Build and strengthen partnerships with alumni, government, industry, and community stakeholders. Inspire a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. For more information about this opportunity, please view the information pack. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment in which interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to student success, and making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. About You You hold a PhD in a relevant human movement or nutrition sciences disciplines, along with an internationally recognised track record of research excellence and a strong teaching portfolio. This includes: A substantial publication record in high-quality journals. A proven ability to secure competitive research funding. Effective Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervision. You are a values-driven leader with the strategic capability, emotional intelligence, and capacity to unite and inspire diverse teams. You will demonstrate: The ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture. Leadership with cultural awareness and understanding. A strong understanding of the historical, social, and political contexts impacting First Nations peoples. Strong external engagement and relationship-building skills. Productive partnerships across industry, government, and professional bodies. The ability to position the School for long-term success and impact. Interested? If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact: Caitlin Savage Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition Email: talent@uq.edu.au Application Requirements When you apply, please ensure you upload: Curriculum Vitae (CV) Cover Letter summarising how your background aligns to the "About You" section Other Information Pre-Employment Checks Pre-employment checks may include: Verification of the right to work in Australia Qualification verification Criminal history checks Checks relating to gender-based violence matters Other integrity and conduct requirements Relocation Support Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. Accessibility Support We are happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. For assistance: Email: talent@uq.edu.au Phone: +61 7 3365 2623 Application Deadline Applications close on Thursday 23 July at 11.00pm AEST Reference Number: R-65843 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Position Summary

School: School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term
Duration: Up to 5 Years
Academic Level: Level E
Location: St Lucia Campus

Lead with Impact at UQ

Are you ready to shape the future of human movement and nutrition sciences in Australia and beyond?

Join a globally recognised institution and lead a dynamic, high-performing team committed to improving human health and performance in a changing and inequitable world.

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of School, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (HMNS).

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the School’s strategic direction, fostering academic excellence, and cultivating impactful partnerships across sectors.

As Head of School, You Will:

Lead a world-class team in delivering high-quality teaching, research, and engagement.
Shape the School’s next strategic phase, ensuring alignment with UQ’s vision and values.
Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to First Nations engagement.
Build and strengthen partnerships with alumni, government, industry, and community stakeholders.
Inspire a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

For more information about this opportunity, please view the information pack.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment in which interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to student success, and making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

About You

You hold a PhD in a relevant human movement or nutrition sciences disciplines, along with an internationally recognised track record of research excellence and a strong teaching portfolio.

This includes:

A substantial publication record in high-quality journals.
A proven ability to secure competitive research funding.
Effective Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervision.

You are a values-driven leader with the strategic capability, emotional intelligence, and capacity to unite and inspire diverse teams.

You will demonstrate:

The ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Leadership with cultural awareness and understanding.
A strong understanding of the historical, social, and political contexts impacting First Nations peoples.
Strong external engagement and relationship-building skills.
Productive partnerships across industry, government, and professional bodies.
The ability to position the School for long-term success and impact.

Interested?

If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact:

Caitlin Savage
Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition
Email: talent@uq.edu.au

Application Requirements

When you apply, please ensure you upload:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter summarising how your background aligns to the "About You" section

Other Information

Pre-Employment Checks

Pre-employment checks may include:

Verification of the right to work in Australia
Qualification verification
Criminal history checks
Checks relating to gender-based violence matters
Other integrity and conduct requirements

Relocation Support

Relocating from interstate or overseas?

We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package.

You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.