Lead the Future of Economics, Finance and Marketing Education at RMIT.
Strengthen industry connections and drive innovative education.
Executive level 1, 5-year Fixed Term Executive role with underlying continuing academic appointment in the School.
About the Role
RMIT is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Dean of the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, an established School within the College of Business & Law (CoBL). A member of the College Executive, the role presents the opportunity to shape the vision, strategy, and future growth of the School while building upon RMIT’s strong reputation for industry-connected education and impactful research.
The School of Economics, Finance and Marketing offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with deep connections to industry throughout everything it does. Additionally, the School has embarked upon a multi-year commitment to embed cutting-edge technologies across its teaching, engagement and research - exemplified by the recent launch of its ground-breaking first-in-Australia Marketing Technology Laboratory (the "Martech Lab").
Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the College of Business & Law (CoBL), the Dean will provide strategic leadership across teaching and learning, research, industry engagement, and governance. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and visionary academic leader to drive innovation, attract world-class talent, and expand the School’s influence across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Key Responsibilities include:
Develop and implement a compelling vision for the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, ensuring alignment with RMIT’s Knowledge with Action Strategy and CoBL’s objectives - particularly the College's 'CoBL Tech' strategy.
Oversee the growth, quality, and continuous improvement of the School’s academic programs, research, and student outcomes.
Foster a high-performance research culture, driving excellence in scholarship and practice-based research.
Lead and develop a team of academic and professional staff, fostering a collaborative, diverse, and high-performing School culture.
Manage the School’s budget, resources, and strategic growth initiatives, ensuring sustainability and innovation in education.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
A distinguished academic career as a leader in education and research.
A PhD in Marketing, Finance or Economics.
Demonstrated success in developing innovative programs, strengthening teaching and learning outcomes, and expanding industry partnerships.
Deep knowledge of at least one of the School's disciplines, with strong industry connections and experience.
Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain world-class academic talent to support the School’s growth.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and future-focused approach.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College of Business and Law (CoBL)
As a College with one of the largest Business Schools in the Asia Pacific region, the College of Business and Law is comprised of five Schools – four in Melbourne and one in Vietnam - delivering a broad range of programs in Business and Law, ranging from Certificates up to PHD levels. Many programs articulate between Vocational Education and Higher Education, creating pathways for further study. RMIT Business programs are delivered in Melbourne, Vietnam, Singapore, and Shanghai. The College employs over 1000 staff and delivers programs to approximately 26,000 students.
In line with RMIT’s vision to be recognized as a global university of technology, design and enterprise, the College mission is to deliver in a global context innovative, industry-engaged education and applied research connected to business and law.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Bianca Jenkins via email [email protected].
Position Description
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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