Academic Director, Public Policy Institute

Academic Director, Public Policy Institute

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Salary: Competitive package.

Location: UNSW Canberra City campus.

Employment Type: Full-time continuing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee an education portfolio bridging academic excellence and real-world application.
• Lead curriculum design and academic leadership in professional or executive education.
• Engage with practitioners to translate complex concepts into practical applications.

Qualifications

• Respected academic in public policy or closely related field.
• Strong background in curriculum design, educational innovation, and academic leadership.
• Proven ability to engage with practitioners and translate theoretical concepts into practical applications.
• Collaborative and strategic leadership, committed to lifelong learning.

Application

The Academic Director role is being recruited by external search partner KornFerry. UNSW is not accepting direct applications.

For confidential interest or discussion, contact KornFerry at no later than 11:30pm Sydney/Canberra time on Thursday 6th November 2025.

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