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This position is based in Australia on the UNSW Canberra City campus.
Responsibilities:
 * Lead the academic vision and education strategy of the Institute.
 * Develop and oversee an education portfolio that bridges the divide between academic excellence and real‑world application, equipping public policy professionals to respond to contemporary policy demands.
Who You Are:
 * Respected academic with deep expertise in public policy or a closely related field.
 * Strong background in curriculum design, educational innovation, and academic leadership, particularly in professional or executive education.
 * Passion for creating impactful learning experiences and proven ability to engage with practitioners and translate complex theoretical concepts into practical, real‑world applications.
 * Collaborative and strategic leader committed to lifelong learning and dedicated to advancing workforce development in the public sector.
Application:
UNSW has engaged external recruitment partner KornFerry for this appointment; UNSW is therefore not able to formally accept direct applications. For a confidential conversation or further information, please contact KornFerry at unswpublicpolicy@kornferry.com no later than 11:30 pm Sydney/Canberra time on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Employment Type: Full‑time continuing
Remuneration: Competitive salary package
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