APPOINTMENT OF

DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRE FOR WORKPLACE LEADERSHIP (CWL) AND

PROFESSOR IN LEADERSHIP
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Candidate Information November 2016

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WELCOME TO
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Established in 1853, shortly after the founding of Melbourne,
the University is located just a few minutes from the centre of
this global city (number one in the world according to the
Economists Intelligence Units Global Liveability Ranking of
August 2014). The main Melbourne campus is recognised as
the hub of Australias premier knowledge precinct, comprising
eight hospitals, many leading research institutes and a wide
range of knowledge-based industries.
As a leading public-spirited research university at the forefront
of innovation, the University of Melbourne makes significant
contributions to major environmental, social and economic
challenges and engages with communities, corporations and
cultural organisations. Outstanding academics are at the heart
of the Universitys research, teaching and engagement
endeavours.

Australias leading research university

in the worlds most liveable city.
The University provides a vibrant and creative environment for
over 7,000 staff, 2,500 casual staff and over 47,000 students, of
which almost 25% are international students from more than
130 countries.
Thanks to the generosity of more than 18,000 donors across the
globe, the University of Melbourne is now close to achieving its
goal of raising $500 million by 2017. In the coming years, the
University seeks to advance its standing within the worlds topranked groups of research intensive universities and, more
importantly, to increase the impact of its research and
academic programs for public benefit.

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THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND

ECONOMICS
The Faculty of Business and Economics is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Director of the Centre for Workplace
Leadership (CWL) and Professor in Leadership. The role will provide academic leadership within the Centre and will contribute to
the strategic aims of the university through leading the research arm of the School of Management and Marketing.
The Centre is a hub where business leaders can locate
practical research which can be applied to have real impact,
allowing Australian businesses to remain at the forefront of
business innovation and entrepreneurial leadership initiatives.

Deans Welcome
Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Economics at The
University of Melbourne. Our Faculty is one of the world's
leading centres of innovative business education and research.
The Faculty offers an extensive range of undergraduate,
graduate and executive education through our academic
departments in Management and Marketing, Accounting,
Business Administration, Economics, Finance and the
Melbourne Institute, where we have developed an outstanding
reputation locally and internationally for the quality of our
research and teaching.
We are proud to have established the Centre for Workplace
Leadership as a Centre which supports Australian business
leaders, both present and future, to access knowledge
regarding current trends within business and leadership.

The incoming Director will lead a world class team of

academics as well as partaking in the teaching of our
Executive Education program. We are committed to making a
difference to the national and international community
through the sharing and dissemination of our research and by
engaging with the business community so that Australian
businesses can be competitive within the global market place
and at the forefront of business innovation.
We are excited to welcome an incoming Director of the
Centre of Workplace Leadership who will continue to lead the
Centre beyond its initiative period of funding and lead the
integration and embedding of the Centre as the research arm
of the Department of Marketing and Management.
Paul Kofman
Sidney Myer Chair of Commerce
Dean of Faculty of Business and Economics

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ABOUT THE FACULTY

The Faculty of Business and Economics at The University of Melbourne has been preparing students for exciting and challenging
careers in industry since 1924. We have developed an outstanding reputation, locally and internationally, for the quality of our
teaching and research. The Faculty has an active board of business leaders, government representatives and community leaders
who contribute to the implementation of our vision.
Our Structure
The Faculty is home to Melbourne Business School (MBS) and to six teaching and research departments of Accounting, Business
Administration, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social
Research
Our Programs
There are around 6,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degrees within the Faculty.
The Bachelor of Commerce is one of the most sought-after business courses in Australia. From 1 May 2013, all graduate programs
in business and economics are offered through Melbourne Business School. Melbourne Business School offers a full suite of
professional masters programs for those with little work experience right through to the MBA suite. It is also the home of leading
research masters degrees and the PhD.
Our Graduates
Since the Faculty was established, it has produced over 37,000 graduates. Many of our alumni now occupy senior positions in
business, government and academia, in Australia and around the world. Further information about the Faculty is available at
www.fbe.unimelb.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
Another key priority for the University is access and equity. The University of Melbourne is strongly committed to an admissions
policy that takes the best students, regardless of financial and other disadvantage. An Access, Equity and Diversity Policy
Statement, included in the University Plan, reflects this priority.
The University is committed to equal opportunity in education, employment and welfare for staff and students. Students are
selected on merit and staff are selected and promoted on merit.
Governance
The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and responsible to Council for the good management of the
University. Comprehensive information about the University of Melbourne and its governance structure is available at
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/governance.html.

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THE CENTRE FOR WORKPLACE

LEADERSHIP
The Centre for Workplace Leadership was initially set up through a Federal Government grant, to develop leadership capabilities of
managers within Australian organisations. It has now been integrated into the Department of Management and Marketing, and will
become the research and engagement arm of the Department. The Centre will continue to be dedicated to leadership research,
improving the quality of leadership in Australian workplaces and developing Australias future leaders.
The CWL will also collaborate with the Department to deliver Executive Education programs, including their own bespoke programs
which are tailored to suit individual organisations with their leadership development.
The Department of Management and Marketing
The Department has 53 academic staff and 30 PhD students, all supported by a number of professional staff members. The
department has over 17,000 enrolments across 119 subjects.
The Departments research objective is to produce high-quality research, which is accepted to be published in elite international
journals. There is a strong emphasis within the Department on encouraging a good research culture, promoting collaboration and
providing a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The Department is also interested in supporting the Facultys strategy of having a
strong research focus on Asia, already a feature of the work of a number of the Departments staff. The strength of the
Departments research culture was recently indicated by the Australian Governments 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia
evaluation, where it received the highest possible ranking of 5 (Well above world standard) for both Business and Management
and Marketing.
The Department places a high value on teaching quality. Its objective is to offer excellent teaching in both undergraduate and
graduate programs. This is achieved by offering a set of subjects that meet the job ready requirements of employees, are up-todate with developments in the disciplines of Management and Marketing, and are delivered using innovative methods of teaching.
The Departments main teaching activities focus on the Bachelor of Commerce degree, the graduate programs offered in the
Melbourne Business School and the Executive Education programs administered by the Faculty.
The typical teaching load is 96 contact hours a year (e.g. three subjects). Teaching assistants and tutors are appointed to assist with
the large undergraduate classes.
The administrative unit is responsible for all aspects of the administration of the Department, including financial, human resources,
and student issues. The Professional Staff are responsible for providing advice and services to staff, students, other University
Departments and external organisations.
Further information about the Department is available at: www.managementmarketing.unimelb.edu.au
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GROWING ESTEEM, THE MELBOURNE CURRICULUM AND RESEARCH

AT MELBOURNE: ENSURING EXCELLENCE AND IMPACT TO 2025
Growing Esteem describes Melbourne's strategy to achieve its aspiration to be a public-spirited and internationally-engaged
institution, highly regarded for making distinctive contributions to society in research and research training, learning and teaching,
and engagement.
The University is at the forefront of Australia's changing higher education system and offers a distinctive model of education known
collectively as the Melbourne Curriculum. The new educational model, designed for an outstanding experience for all students, is
based on six broad undergraduate programs followed by a graduate professional degree, research higher degree or entry directly
into employment. The emphasis on academic breadth as well as disciplinary depth in the new degrees ensures that graduates will
have the capacity to succeed in a world where knowledge boundaries are shifting and reforming to create new frontiers and
challenges. In moving to the new model, the University is also aligning itself with the best of emerging European and Asian practice
and well-established North American traditions.
The Universitys global aspirations seek to make significant contributions to major social, economic and environmental challenges.
Accordingly, the Universitys research strategy Research at Melbourne: Ensuring Excellence and Impact to 2025 aspires to a
significant advancement in the excellence and impact of its research outputs. http://www.unimelb.edu.au/research/researchstrategy.html
The strategy recognises that as a public-spirited, research-intensive institution of the future, the University must strive to make a
tangible impact in Australia and the world, working across disciplinary and sectoral boundaries and building deeper and more
substantive engagement with industry, collaborators and partners. While cultivating the fundamental enabling disciplines through
investigator-driven research, the University has adopted three grand challenges aspiring to solve some of the most difficult problems
facing our world in the next century. These Grand Challenges include:

Understanding our place & purpose The place and purpose grand challenge centres on understanding all aspects of our
national identity, with a focus on Australias place in the Asia-Pacific region and the world, and on our purpose or mission
to improve all dimensions of the human condition through our research.

Fostering health & wellbeing The health and wellbeing grand challenge focuses on building the scale and breadth of our
capabilities in population and global health; on harnessing our contribution to the convergence revolution of biomedical
and health research, bringing together the life sciences, engineering and the physical sciences; and on addressing the
physical, mental and social aspects of wellbeing by looking beyond the traditional boundaries of biomedicine.

Supporting sustainability & resilience The sustainability and resilience grand challenge addresses the critical issues of
climate change, water and food security, sustainable energy and designing resilient cities and regions. In addition to the
technical aspects, this grand challenge considers the physical and social functioning of cities, connecting physical
phenomena with lessons from our past, and the implications of the technical solutions for economies, living patterns and
behaviours.

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POSITION SUMMARY
The Director, Centre for Workplace Leadership (CWL), will be responsible for academic leadership of the Centre which will involve
administrative oversight of CWL, as well as academic leadership of researchers within the Centre. In particular, the Director will be
expected to foster excellence in research within the Centre and the Department of Management and Marketing. He/she will be an
outstanding researcher in the field of Leadership and/or related areas, who may come from any relevant disciplinary background.
The Director will play a critical role in shaping, promoting and directing the activities and staff of CWL.
Through the directorship of CWL, the appointee will support the Departments strategic objectives by engaging in research in
Leadership or related disciplines, and publishing in elite international journals and other esteemed scholarly outlets. Research that
focuses on The University of Melbournes Grand Challenges, providing high quality impactful research will be highly valued. The
appointee will also support CWLs strategic objectives by teaching and developing high quality executive education programs. It is
expected that the appointee will make a significant contribution to the collegial and intellectual life of the Department and her/his
intellectual discipline, as well as developing CWL into a successful research and engagement focused entity.
The position will report to the Head, Department of Management and Marketing.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential

A PhD in a relevant field, ideally focused on Leadership.

Distinguished international academic reputation and an outstanding research record in a field relating to Leadership (for
example Organisational Behaviour, Organisational Theory, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Public
Management or other disciplines).

Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to lead a research and/or engagement focused centre or
entity, supervise research fellows and professional staff, and work collaboratively with a large group of academic and
practitioner stakeholders.

Ability to develop and establish strong links and networks with professional groups, other University departments, or
external stakeholders, including business (both Australian and international communities) and government interested in
areas of Leadership.

A record of planning and teaching subjects in the areas of Leadership and related fields in undergraduate, graduate and
non-award executive training programs.

A strong track record of obtaining external funds from competitive grants and other sources, to support advanced
research.

A track record of engagement with business, government, and/or the not-for-profit sector for the purposes of consulting,
executive education, research and research translation.

An ability to work collaboratively and collegially, in an academic department, through an accessible, visible and
approachable style and provide high quality academic leadership through supporting and mentoring academic colleagues.

The ability to enhance the Universitys engagement with the broader community through high-quality teaching, research,
and knowledge transfer.

Demonstrated experience and skills to play a role as a leading public voice on Leadership.
Desirable

Experience with blended and on-line pedagogical principles.

Leadership and service to domestic and international professional and scholarly associations, centres, journals, and/or
institutes.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECTORSHIP OF CWL
The role of Director involves the following general responsibilities:

The guidance and facilitation of the research, executive/continuing education and outreach activities of CWL.
The governance of CWL and the development and execution of its strategic plans.
The guidance and development of staff and the management of people issues in CWL.
The management of the CWL's finances and infrastructure through effective, budgeting, successful revenue generation from
external sources and expenditure control.

Exercising a proper duty of care for staff, students and visitors to CWL.
Ensuring compliance with legislative and University OHS requirements in their area of responsibility by implementing regular
reviews of OHS procedures including safety systems, risk management, reporting of incidents, emergency procedures, OHS
responsibility delegations and consultative committees.

Ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all staff and students, and
Establishment of mechanisms to ensure that the University's Cultural Diversity policy is implemented.
The Director is expected to exercise appropriate leadership and management of CWL with due regard to:

The strategic and operational plans of the Faculty and University.

Ensuring that staff responsibilities are met.
Ensuring that collegiality is exercised in the management of the Centre and in interaction with the broader University, and
Ensuring that legitimate academic freedom is protected.

RESEARCH

Undertake influential research in the areas of Leadership and / or related fields.

Publish in relevant elite refereed journals, high quality books, monographs and reports.
Provide academic leadership in research activities undertaken by other colleagues who are interested in Leadership.
Meet the Departments research and publication expectations of a Professor, in terms of quality and quantity of output.
Successfully apply for external funding and competitive grants.
Periodically present research in public forums.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES continued

TEACHING
Actively promote an environment of continual innovation in learning and teaching, including the use of technologies and
contemporary and relevant pedagogical approaches in program delivery.

Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials, including the initiation and development of subject material, particularly
in the PhD program.

Undertake administrative tasks associated with the subjects taught, including marking, assessment, and management of
tutors.

Supervise Masters and/or PhD students.

LEADERSHIP

Provide academic and managerial leadership within the Department, in research activities, in working with others to develop
the Facultys teaching program, and in promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Support and mentor early career academic staff.
Manage cross-disciplinary teams and foster working relationships.
Maintain professional credibility by modelling high standards of academic and professional expertise.
A commitment to advancing the Universitys values, including the principles of equity, diversity and sustainability.
Undertake other administrative duties, as appropriate to the level of appointment.

SERVICE TO UNIVERSIT Y AND PROFESSION

Contribute to the profession and community, through activities such as advice to government, business and community
organisations.

Contribute to the collegial and intellectual life of the Department and University, through forums and events.
Provide service to the University, Faculty and Department through meetings and committee work, including membership of
the Academic Board and its sub-committees.

Promote the University and the discipline by participating in appropriate local, national and international organisations and
associations.

Participate in functions promoting the University, such as Open Day, Graduation Ceremonies, seminars, and student
recruitment events.

Special Requirements : A Level E academic is expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing leadership and in fostering
excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development in the academic discipline within the department,
within the University and within the wider community. All Professors are members of the Academic Board, and are encouraged to
participate in its activities. (Academic Board is responsible to University Council for supervision and development of all academic
activities of the University, and communication with the University through Faculties and Departments.)
Other: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) responsibilities.

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APPOINTMENT PROCESS AND

HOW TO APPLY
The University of Melbourne will be supported in this appointment process by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. Perrett Laver
will support the selection committee in the discharge of its duties, both to assist in the assessment of candidates against the
requirements for the role and identify the widest possible field of qualified candidates.
Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications, full employment history and
relevant achievements. This should be accompanied by a covering letter describing how candidates meet the selection criteria
outlined in the full position description, why the appointment is of interest and what they believe they can bring to the role.
The full position description is available at www.perrettlaver.com/candidates and www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers.
As part of this process, candidates may be invited to communicate with University representatives in person or by video conference.
It is expected that final shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at the university in early February 2017.
To apply, please upload an up-to-date curriculum
www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 2799.

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Initial enquiries may be directed to Ivan Costantino via email at ivan.costantino@perrettlaver.com or by calling +61 (0) 2 8354 4017.
The closing date for applications is Friday 20th January 2017 at 6pm AEDT.

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LIVING AND WORKING IN

MELBOURNE
The University of Melbourne is a fantastic worksite. Music, exhibitions, sporting facilities, libraries with amazing collections and
excellent cafes, as well as numerous services are located on the Parkville campus. Close by is the Melbourne Central Business District
(CBD) accessible by public transport or a short walk.

GEOGRAPHY

PEOPLE

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, and is the second

largest city in Australia. Melbourne is set around the shores
of Port Phillip Bay. The City of Melbourne sits beside the
Yarra River, around 5 kilometres from the Bay. Melbourne
is home to 4.1 million people from a wide range of cultural
backgrounds. This is approximately 73 per cent of the
Victorian population. Melbournes metropolitan areas
cover more than 8000 square kilometres. The City of
Melbourne covers the city centre and a number of innercity suburbs. Each suburb has its own personality and
character.

The University of Melbourne attracts people who are the best in

their fields to teach and work on its campuses. Among the many
scholars of international renown at Melbourne are winners of
the Nobel Prize Professor Peter Doherty (Physiology and
Medicine) and visiting eminent scholar Professor Sir James
Mirrlees (Economic Science). Other distinguished scholars of
high international repute include Professor Peter Singer who is
a Laureate Professor in the Faculty of Arts; and Fellows of the
Royal Society, Professors David Solomon and David Boger. The
University has a great track record for its scholars being
recognised for their achievements at the highest level and for
gaining research funds. In 2009, 25 outstanding early and midcareer researchers at the University of Melbourne were
awarded inaugural ARC Future Fellowships. The University
received the highest number of Fellowships and the highest
funding of any Australian university $18.2million. The success
of our researchers in winning Future Fellowships highlights the
Universitys ongoing commitment to the professional
development of its early and mid-career research staff. The
research they are doing will have real and strong benefits for the
broader community and the world.

The Parkville Campus is the main campus of the University

of Melbourne, located in Carlton, 1.7 kilometres north of
the City of Melbourne. Melbourne has many precincts. Each
precinct has its own unique character and offers different
cultural experiences. For example, you can experience
Greek culture from the Greek Quarter around Lonsdale
Street, Vietnamese on Victoria Street, Italian on Lygon
Street, Chinese in Chinatown and French on Collins Street.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

BENEFITS
The University of Melbourne offers our staff more than just a job we offer them an opportunity to be part of a dynamic
world-class organisation that provides its staff with exceptional benefits and support at every stage of their life and career.

Working in a culturally inclusive environment;

Engaging in an active and vibrant campus life;
Support for staff at all stages of their career;
A focus on health and wellbeing;
Outstanding staff benefits in addition to competitive salary packages.

THE ROLE OF A PROFESSOR AT MELBOURNE

The University of Melbourne has its own special features and mission, and hence the role of a professor in this University
can be expected to differ from that in many other institutions. The linked guide has been put together by the university to
set out their own unique expectations of what the role of a professor entails at Melbourne: Expectations of a Professor.

GOVERNANCE
The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and responsible to Council for the good management of
the University. Comprehensive information about the University of Melbourne and its governance structure is available at
www.unimelb.edu.au.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

Another key priority for the University is access and equity. The University of Melbourne is strongly committed to an
admissions policy that takes the best students, regardless of financial and other disadvantage. An access, equity and
diversity policy statement, included in the University plan, reflects this priority. The University is committed to equal
opportunity in education, employment and welfare for staff and students. Students are selected on merit and staff are
selected and promoted on merit.

RELEVANT LINKS

About the University

Strategy and Leadership
Growing Esteem
Benefit of working at the University
2014 Annual Report

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