Introduction At Skills Group Training (Skills), our purpose is to be a global leader in maximising human potential. Our mission is to build talent and prepare a skilled future-fit workforce that drives personal, organisational, and industry success. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we're transforming how education and industry connect to create meaningful career pathways and prepare graduates for evolving workforce challenges.

Description The Opportunity Lead the Faculty of Higher Education and Professional Practice at Skills Institute Skills is seeking an exceptional and visionary Dean to provide strategic leadership for our new Faculty of Higher Education and Professional Practice. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of professional education by building an innovative faculty dedicated to bridging academic excellence with real-world practice. As the founding Dean, you will establish a distinctive educational model that integrates rigorous academic standards with industry-relevant experience, developing graduates who will enter the workforce with both theoretical knowledge and practical capabilities that employers value.

This role provides a platform to make a lasting impact on the future of professional education, creating programmes that respond to emerging workforce trends while establishing Skills Institute as a recognised leader in vocational professional practice education globally. Reporting Line Reporting to the Director of Vocational and Higher Education, you will have the autonomy to build a faculty culture that champions innovation, research excellence, and meaningful industry engagement. Direct reports: During the initial establishment phase, Senior Discipline Leads and as the faculty matures and systems are established the direct reports will be Heads of School.

Skills And Experiences Strategic Leadership Responsibilities Develop and implement a compelling vision and strategic plan for the Faculty that aligns with Skills' global mission while establishing a distinctive academic identity Create and embed a culture of innovation, academic excellence, and creativity in curriculum design that seamlessly integrates rigorous scholarship with practical work-integrated learning experiences Drive the development of industry-leading educational programmes that deliver measurable career advancement outcomes for graduates and address emerging workforce trends Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with industry leaders across sectors, creating meaningful workplace learning opportunities and ensuring curriculum relevance Lead the faculty's research strategy, building a vibrant research culture that contributes new knowledge in applied vocational professional practice and work-integrated learning Build, mentor, and lead a diverse team of academic and administrative staff and industry professionals, fostering collaboration and a commitment to educational excellence Represent the Faculty across the institution and ex.