The University of Newcastle is seeking an outstanding and values-driven leader to join its Executive Leadership Team as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Equity (DVC E&E).

This is a distinctive and nationally significant role, quite unlike a traditional Deputy Vice-Chancellor portfolio. It is a uniquely Australian, community-anchored leadership role that brings together equity, civic engagement and regional transformation at scale.

The University of Newcastle is a top 1% global institution, recognised for its leadership in equity, access and community impact. The University is distinctive in its strong commitment to serving its regions, bringing people to higher education who have not traditionally accessed it, and partnering across communities to deliver meaningful, place-based outcomes.

Guided by its Looking Ahead 2030 strategy, the University has a clear ambition to be a world-leading university for its regions, driving opportunity, inclusion and transf...