Principal & Vice-Chancellor

The Company is seeking a Principal and Vice-Chancellor to provide strategic vision and leadership for a large, complex institution. The role includes leading the senior team, ensuring long-term sustainability, and advancing excellence in research, innovation, learning, and teaching. The successful candidate will strengthen external relationships, partnerships, and international engagement while representing the institution at the highest levels. They will also foster collective achievement, empower colleagues, provide clear direction and accountability, and build trust across a diverse community. Candidates should bring an outstanding record of strategic leadership at significant scale in a complex, multifaceted environment, along with experience delivering world-leading research and a deep commitment to educational excellence and the student experience. They will need strong judgment, credibility, and presence, as well as the ability to develop strategic partnerships with external organizations. The role calls for a visible, inspiring leader who can unite a diverse community around a distinctive mission and a commitment to advancing education and knowledge for society’s benefit. Applicants should submit a current CV and a supporting statement addressing their suitability against the role criteria.