About the position

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university’, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

• Senior academic leadership role overseeing high-quality clinical programs
• Lead and shape accredited clinical psychology programs in Higher Education
• Influence curriculum, research culture and national academic standing

Professor and Head of School, Psychology & Social Sciences
Faculty of Society & Design

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

• Free staff car parking
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependants#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services

• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About the Position

Bond University is seeking an accomplished and collaborative academic leader to join the Faculty of Society & Design as Head of School, Psychology and Social Sciences. Reporting to the Executive Dean and as a member of the Faculty Extended Executive, the role provides strategic academic, people and operational leadership across the Psychology and Social Sciences disciplines, contributing to Faculty governance, planning and decision-making at a senior level.

The School plays an important role in advancing the University’s strategic priorities across education, research and engagement. The Head of School will lead academic quality, curriculum oversight, accreditation alignment and operational coordination within the School, including workforce planning and teaching allocation, while supporting continuous improvement in the student experience. The role works closely with Faculty leadership to foster a collegial, high-performing and student-centred environment and includes oversight of key Psychology teaching clinic operations within the Bond University Health & Wellness Clinic (BUHAWC), including support for the Clinic Director and Deputy Director.

The School supports an active research culture characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, higher degree research engagement, and strong connections across national and international academic and professional networks. The Head of School will contribute to strengthening research performance and culture within the discipline through staff development, collaboration and scholarly engagement, while maintaining an active research profile appropriate to level.

The position operates within a balanced academic workload model comprising leadership and service responsibilities alongside ongoing contributions to research and teaching.

About the person

This opportunity will suit a respected academic leader with scholarly credibility, sound judgement and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline, with full registration as a Psychologist (or eligibility) with AHPRA. Clinical Psychology endorsement would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated academic leadership experience within higher education, including curriculum development, course design, and leadership of Psychology programs, including Clinical Psychology.
• Proven capability in assuring academic quality and standards, including assessment design, moderation, Board of Examiners processes, accreditation alignment and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Experience leading and managing academic staff, including workload planning, performance development and fostering an inclusive, collegial and high-performing culture.
• An established or emerging research profile with contributions at a national and/or international level, together with a demonstrated commitment to strengthening research culture within a discipline.
• Highly developed communication, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent the discipline internally and externally and build productive relationships with professional bodies, industry and community partners.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an academic leader motivated by quality, impact and collegiality, and by the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a significant academic portfolio within a distinctive Australian university environment.

Salary details

Level and salary will be negotiated and commensurate with skills and experience and be fully competitive in the Australian market. Salary packaging options are available for eligible employees.

Application and submission details

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Descriptions and relevant Selection Criteria:

• Head of School, Psychology and Social Sciences Position Description
• Professor Position Description

Bond University will be supported in its search for this appointment by the executive search firm, The Insight Group.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to apply, please contact Dr. Rohan Carr or Ms. Emily Witts at The Insight Group via [email protected] or by phone at +61 3 9654 3288. They can also provide a detailed Candidate Information Pack.

How to Apply for this Position

Please submit your application, including a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description directly via [email protected].

If you require any assistance with your application submission, please contact Dr. Rohan Carr or Ms Emily Witts at The Insight Group at [email protected]

Applications close: 23:59pm, Wednesday 15 July 2026.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University’s review of the declaration. For more information, please visit our website via this link: Applying for Jobs at Bond

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at any time during the recruitment process.

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