Head of School, Western Australian School of Mines

The Company is in search of a Head of School for its Western Australian School of Mines (WASM). The successful candidate will be an accomplished academic leader with a strong international reputation in a relevant discipline and a passion for fostering high-performing teams and environments. This role is pivotal in providing strategic, academic, and operational leadership to WASM, driving its growth and success in education, research, and industry engagement. The Head of School will be responsible for shaping the future of resources, energy, and engineering education and research, and must have a doctoral qualification, a distinguished academic profile, and significant leadership experience within a complex organization. Key responsibilities for the Head of School include leading multidisciplinary teams, influencing university-wide strategy, and contributing to senior leadership and governance activities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading organizational performance, strategic change, and academic excellence, as well as exceptional people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. A commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and Indigenous engagement is essential. The role demands a leader who can inspire others, build capability, and deliver meaningful outcomes for students, staff, industry, and the community, in line with the values of integrity, respect, courage, excellence, and impact.