Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Blackmore Family Foundation Chair of Business Leadership will be established within the context of a new multi-million dollar partnership between Griffith University and the Blackmore Family Foundation. The purpose of this partnership is to elevate the University’s business leadership education, research and practice.

Hosted within the Department of Business Strategy and Innovation at Griffith Business School, this newly created role represents a transformative opportunity to deliver on Griffith University’s commitment to innovative education and authentic, values-driven leadership in the Asia-Pacific region.

As a distinguished academic leader, the Professorial Chair will be central to the sustained transformation of executive leadership education at Griffith Business School.

You will drive an ambitious learning, research and engagement agenda within the School, providing the vision, focus and rigorous intellectual approaches to ensure that outcomes are delivered based on the most relevant and current academic practice, with a focus on real-world need.  

You will galvanise efforts to build a connected and active community of business leaders and take on complex local and global challenges to advance Griffith Business School and drive meaningful change.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Play a crucial role in supporting the study of business leadership interactions and innovations to strengthen leadership practice within an Asia Pacific context.
• Contribute to new approaches for executive leadership education in Queensland, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Design and deliver the Leadership Summit and related outputs, demonstrating the highest academic rigour while reinforcing Griffith’s international reputation for excellence.
• Drive the innovation required to ensure the sustained success of the Leadership Summit through creative engagement.
• Engage with industry to cultivate business leadership networks with the aim of developing new knowledge with a particular emphasis on experience of leaders in Australia and the Asia Pacific.
• Develop case studies as a knowledge and resource base to be used for the Leadership Summit and to complement Griffith’s existing MBA program and professional development resources.

Please view Professor Caitlin Byrne discusses the Chair of Business Leadership

For further information please view Chair of Business Leadership (griffith.edu.au) 

This is a five year fixed-term, full time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level E $205,768 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $240,749 per annum. Relocation assistance is offered.

Benefits

• Prestigious Chair position offering immediate career advancement and long-term trajectory enhancement, bolstering professional reputation, and unlocking leadership roles in academia and beyond. 
• A unique opportunity to occupy one of the first philanthropically funded Chair positions in Business in Queensland.
• Griffith's online MBA has been ranked as one of the best in the country and internationally in  CEO Magazine’s 2024 Global MBA Rankings. Collaborate in this dynamic team within a progressive business school dedicated to advancing responsible leadership and sustainable outcomes.
• Thrive in a vibrant city hosting the next Olympics, offering unparalleled networking and professional development opportunities in business, culture, and innovation.
• Partner with a significantly well networked and prestigious philanthropic donor.

About you

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Proven ability as a Professorial Chair or a distinguished academic leader and researcher with international standing and experience managing small teams.
• Spearheaded change initiatives while effectively collaborating with stakeholders.
• Industry experience, particularly in directing or managing the development of an internal MBA suite or graduate research and education programs where you have drawn on insights from leading industry practitioners to ensure alignment with industry needs and academic standards.
• Developed the methodology required to ensure conferences / summits and their related outputs demonstrate the highest academic rigour in research or educational programs.
• Using creative engagement, identified and secured speakers with expertise and relevance to programs, using your strong outward-facing communication and people skills.
• Curated in-depth interviews with outstanding business leaders, leveraging personal networks and beyond, to generate new knowledge and insights.
• Strong creative and analytical skills, with the ability to curate interviews and develop case studies that contribute to new knowledge and resource base – these will be used for the Leadership Summit and to complement Griffith’s existing MBA program.
• A track record of applied research and publication in reputable academic journals of international standing.
• A doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing.

How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission).
• Nationality and citizenship

Sponsorship will be available to the successful candidate.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Caitlin Byrne, Pro Vice Chancellor, (Business), PVC Business Office, [email protected]

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 7 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF4917X.

Closing date: Sunday, 26th of May 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 2 – 3 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.