University of New South Wales - Human Resources - Events - Head of School

12 February 2008

Head of School - Banking and Finance

Australian School of Business at UNSW

Banking and Finance

REF. 71533AU1

UNSW is one of Australia's leading universities, excelling in research and teaching. A member of the research-intensive Group of Eight, it is also one of the top universities in the Asia-Pacific region and contains a number of internationally recognised research centres. The Australian

Government's 2007 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund ranked UNSW first in Australia for its programs in business and law.

The Australian School of Business (ASB) is Australia's leading business school and a centre of excellence in the region. It resulted from the merger of two of Australia's most prestigious business education institutions - the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) and UNSW Faculty of Commerce and Economics. The ASB has over 230 academic staff and 8000students across undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, research and executive education programs. It is consistently ranked as the top Australian business school based on publications in top international journals, while in 2007, the Financial Times ranked the AGSM MBA program within the top 50 globally.

This autonomous role represents the most important leadership position for a senior finance academic in Australia. The Head of School reports directly to the Dean and has a mandate to build the School's academic capability to deliver on its key research and teaching priorities. We are seeking a distinguished researcher with demonstrated management skills and a desire to pursue a career in senior academic leadership. The successful individual must be capable of managing the School's human and financial resources to support its growth and development. A highly competitive remuneration and relocation package will be offered to attract a strong Head with the capacity to build a world class school.

Initial enquiries, in confidence, can be made to Bill Kett at KPMG on (61 3) 9288 6805.

For a copy of the Position Description please email vscaffidi@kpmg.com.au or call (61 3) 9288 6292. To apply, please email your resume and statement addressing selection criteria, quoting reference number 71533AU1 to execrec@kpmg.com.au or fax to(61 3) 9288 6999.

Applications close : 29 February 2008

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