During his years with the NSW Department Phil has overseen a number of major policy initiatives in NSW in early childhood, primary education, rural education and Aboriginal education. These initiatives include the delivery of distance education to isolated students using satellite computer-based technologies, the NSW review of Aboriginal Education, the expansion of preschools in government schools and the class size reduction program.

Phil has a MEd in Educational Administration and Management and in 2001 completed his doctorate at the University of Sydney. In 2006 he was conferred Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and in 2011 Adjunct Professor at Nanjing Normal University, China. He is also a Fellow of both the Australian College of Educators and the Australian Council for Educational Leaders.

He has authored and co-authored books and presented a number of papers and keynote speeches at State, national and international conferences covering a range of topics.

Phil has received a number of honours, awards and acknowledgements during his career. He has been awarded the Public Service Medal by the Governor-General for his outstanding contribution to education in NSW. He has also been acknowledged for his outstanding community work and leadership in a unanimous resolution in the Parliament of NSW. In addition to these, Phil was awarded by the NSW Primary Principals’ Association for his outstanding contribution to primary education and in 2010 was the inaugural recipient of the Regional Director/School Education Director of the Year Award presented by the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW.

Consultant:  Jane Harlen

BSP Practice: Higher Education

The Executive Director, Student Services and Administration is a new role that is accountable for the central group of student administration and support services offered to students and will work closely with people from across the University to develop a student centred approach to how we deliver student services.  Richard’s wide experience and detailed knowledge of University operations will be essential to this work.

Richard intends taking a well-earned break before commencing at La Trobe on 12 August 2013.  I look forward to welcoming him.”

Natalie MacDonald | Vice-President (Administration)

Consultant:  Lynne Benton

BSP Practice: Higher Education

With the recently released strategic plan, USQ seeks to fulfil its corporate mission through personalised learning, focused research, enriched communities and engaged enterprise. In order to deliver this and better meet the needs of a changing environment, USQ has recently initiated a restructure of its academic units into two new Faculties: Business, Education, Law and Arts (BELA) and Health, Engineering and Sciences (HES). As a result, USQ are seeking to appoint an Executive Dean to lead each Faculty.

Based at USQ’s Toowoomba campus, located on the beautiful Darling Downs, each Executive Dean will provide strategic direction, leadership and management in order to maximise the Faculty’s contribution to achieving the University’s vision. Whilst providing leadership in teaching, research, professional activity and community engagement, the Executive Dean will also focus on the governance and management of the Faculty, including its human, physical and financial resources and academic quality.

As a key member of the Academic Division Executive Group, the Executive Dean will support the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor in providing a corporate approach to the development and implementation of academic policies, strategies and programs. A key challenge of the role will be to achieve and maintain a high performing Faculty, including a vibrant and viable academic program portfolio and a productive teaching-research nexus. The Executive Dean will drive high performance through ensuring a constructive, collaborative and innovative culture across the Faculty and the wider University.

To successfully deliver upon the key performance indicators of this role, potential candidates will have appropriate postgraduate qualifications, a strong academic record together with a distinguished level of attainment in academic leadership and management. A demonstrated ability to make a leading contribution to setting and achieving strategic goals, being a leader in a growth agenda, and managing change necessitated by the University’s strategic directions with a proven capacity to build high performing teams is essential.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, including provision of reasonable relocation costs for the appointee and their family.

For further information, all enquiries should be directed to:

Jim Sait | Braithwaite Steiner Pretty (BSP)

T: +61 2 8904 1532

E: USQHES@bspes.com

Closes: Friday 21 June 2013

With the recently released strategic plan, USQ seeks to fulfil its corporate mission through personalised learning, focused research, enriched communities and engaged enterprise. In order to deliver this and better meet the needs of a changing environment, USQ has recently initiated a restructure of its academic units into two new Faculties: Business, Education, Law and Arts (BELA) and Health, Engineering and Sciences (HES). As a result, USQ are seeking to appoint an Executive Dean to lead each Faculty.

Based at USQ’s Toowoomba campus, located on the beautiful Darling Downs, each Executive Dean will provide strategic direction, leadership and management in order to maximise the Faculty’s contribution to achieving the University’s vision. Whilst providing leadership in teaching, research, professional activity and community engagement, the Executive Dean will also focus on the governance and management of the Faculty, including its human, physical and financial resources and academic quality.

As a key member of the Academic Division Executive Group, the Executive Dean will support the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor in providing a corporate approach to the development and implementation of academic policies, strategies and programs. A key challenge of the role will be to achieve and maintain a high performing Faculty, including a vibrant and viable academic program portfolio and a productive teaching-research nexus. The Executive Dean will drive high performance through ensuring a constructive, collaborative and innovative culture across the Faculty and the wider University.

To successfully deliver upon the key performance indicators of this role, potential candidates will have appropriate postgraduate qualifications, a strong academic record together with a distinguished level of attainment in academic leadership and management. A demonstrated ability to make a leading contribution to setting and achieving strategic goals, being a leader in a growth agenda, and managing change necessitated by the University’s strategic directions with a proven capacity to build high performing teams is essential.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, including provision of reasonable relocation costs for the appointee and their family.

For further information, all enquiries should be directed to:

Lynne Benton | Braithwaite Steiner Pretty (BSP)

T: +61 2 9956 8242

E: USQBELA@bspes.com

Closes: Friday 21 June 2013

For the International Education role CSU is looking to appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International Education and Partnerships) to support the recently appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Garry Marchant, in realising this strategy.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International Education and Partnerships)

This role has an outward focus on developing international and domestic partnerships that align with CSU’s mandate and provide additional revenue streams. Success in the role will depend upon a deep appreciation of the broader policy and political context within which CSU operates, as well as the capacity to build internal support to ensure effective delivery.

Candidates need to bring experience of innovation in developing partnerships and in the delivery of curriculum in a global context. Outstanding communication and negotiation skills will be essential, as will be a honed understanding of the dynamics of the international student market.

For a confidential conversation and more information on the application process, please contact:

Jane Harlen | Braithwaite Steiner Pretty Executive Search (BSP)

T: 02 9460 4501

E: CSUint@bspes.com

Closing date is Wednesday 29 May 2013

For the Student Learning role CSU is looking to appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellors (Student Learning) to support the recently appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) , Professor Garry Marchant, in realising this strategy.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Learning)

CSU is determined to be the national leader, and a significant international player, in practice-based and distance education. Charged with defining CSU’s approach to teaching and learning, as well as critical aspects of the student experience, this role will focus on the introduction of cutting edge learning technologies which will cement CSU’s reputation.

As a scholar, the successful candidate will have an international reputation in online learning and technology in higher education. They will also have the capacity to lead the implementation of innovative learning strategies which will provide meaningful differentiation and high student satisfaction in a competitive market.

For a confidential conversation and more information on the application process, please contact:

Lynne Benton | Braithwaite Steiner Pretty Executive Search (BSP)

T: 02 9956 8242

E: CSUstudent@bspes.com

Closing date is Wednesday 29 May 2013.

The University is looking to appoint a new Director, Development and Alumni to take its alumni and fundraising activities to a new level.

The Director will work closely with the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost to design and implement strategies to grow the University’s alumni base, and to strengthen the culture of philanthropy and increase its donor and stakeholder base. The Director will provide leadership to the Alumni and Development team, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to increase philanthropic activities, and advise the University on ways to realise its major fundraising goals.

The successful appointee will be a high quality professional with a thorough understanding of contemporary fundraising, well-developed strategic thinking and influencing skills, and the ability to engage and nurture a committed, creative and results-focussed team.

This is a full-time executive position, based on the Gold Coast Campus with an office also in Brisbane.

For a confidential discussion and information on the University, role and application process, please contact:

Jane Harlen | Braithwaite Steiner Pretty Executive Search (BSP)

T: +61 2 9460 4501

E: GriffithDirDev@bspes.com

Applications close Wednesday 22 May 2013.

At a research level, the School achieves an ERA ‘World Class’ ranking in a number of subjects. In line with UNE’s outstanding reputation amongst students for an excellent educational experience, the School has considerable strength in teaching and learning, particularly online delivery.

The new Head of School will hold a PhD in a key discipline area within the School. He/she will provide academic leadership to inspire and motivate staff and students, providing vision and sound management across both research and teaching and learning. Located in Armidale, a vibrant university city in a beautiful setting and a known centre of culture, UNE combines a history of distinction with a fresh and dynamic outlook.

For a confidential discussion and information on the role and application process, please contact:

Jane Harlen | Braithwaite Steiner Pretty Executive Search (BSP)

T: +61 2 9460 4501

E: UNEhumanities@bspes.com

The Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment has been led with absolute distinction by Professor John Carter FAA for the past 5 years and following Professor Carter’s decision to retire, the University is now seeking a leader to build the next successful phase of this impressive faculty. Members of the faculty rank in the top 1 per cent of their discipline and the core disciplines of the faculty are ranked in the top global 200 in world university ranking systems. In the recent national Excellence in Research Assessment exercise, the performance of the faculty also placed it in the top 2 institutions in Australia in core engineering disciplines.

As Pro Vice-Chancellor you will provide the vision, strategy and energy for the faculty that will ensure its graduates are recognised as future leaders in their professional fields and that the core disciplines in the faculty will rank in the top 100 in the world. You will also engage with industry, business and government leaders to deliver world class innovation in areas of global significance.

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and as a member of the University’s Executive, this role also provides you with an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and policies of the University and to engage in the development of national and international policy in the higher education sector.

The successful candidate will have global academic and professional standing, will be a strategic thinker, will have outstanding communication and engagement skills and will be results oriented, leading by example. They will have a demonstrated track record of managing a large and diverse team to deliver outstanding results. The University is happy to entertain

Initial enquiries, in confidence, should be made to:

Julie Steiner | Director, Braithwaite Steiner Pretty Executive Search (BSP)

T: +61 2 9460 4505

E: UNewcPVCEng@bspes.com

Applications close: 17 May 2013

The University of Queensland is ranked 46th in the world in the QS World University Rankings, released in 2012. In the Times Higher Education’s 2012-2013 World University Rankings, it was in the top 35 universities in the clinical and health disciplines. In the field of Medical and Health Science, UQ was judged to be well above world standard (score 5/5) in the Australian Research Council’s 2012 ERA evaluation (Excellence of Research in Australia).

The School of Medicine is a leading provider of medical education and research with Australia’s largest medical degree program. The School has 12 academic Disciplines: Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, General Practice, Medical Education, Medical Ethics, Law and Professional Practice, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Child Health, Psychiatry, Rural and Remote Medicine, and Surgery.

In addition to the MBBS Program, the School of Medicine also offers a wide range of postgraduate programs, higher degrees and the new Bachelor of Paramedic Science Program.

The School of Medicine has a strong research presence in public and private hospitals. It attracted $26.9 million in new competitive research funding in 2011, and recorded over 1100 research publications. The research effort is focused in the School Research Centres and includes research in virtually all of the medical disciplines and most current methodologies from molecular and cellular to clinical practice and epidemiology.

The School employs over 260 academic staff members many of whom have significant clinical roles in the health system. Over 2600 medical professionals contribute actively to our teaching and research programs. There are nearly 400 Research Higher Degree (RHD) students currently enrolled.

The School has an annual budget of over $120 million. Geographically it is organised around eleven Clinical Schools, 9 in Queensland and 2 overseas in Brunei and the United States, each led by a senior clinical academic.

The University seeks vibrant and exceptional people to consider seriously this exciting opportunity which will build on current successes while bringing a fresh perspective to the School’s place in the future of groundbreaking developments on the world health stage.

The term of appointment will be for an initial period of five years with opportunity for renewal. An attractive remuneration package is offered.

For a confidential discussion and an e-copy of the Information Book, please contact:

Dr Jim Sait | Braithwaite Steiner Pretty Executive Search

T +61 2 8904 1532
E UQMedicine@bspes.com

Applications close 20 May 2013