Program Director, Master of Business Administration

Program Director, MBA – RMIT University Melbourne, VIC A$170,080-$187,373 p/a On-site Posted 1 day ago Program Director, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Full-time, Continuing Level D/E position (with a three-year term as Program Director) Competitive Salary Packaging + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University Shape a Globally Recognised MBA with Real-World Impact RMIT’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of Australia’s most respected programs – known for producing leaders who drive innovation, sustainability, and impact across industries. We’re now seeking an outstanding academic leader to step into the role of Program Director, MBA – someone who can bring strategic direction, academic excellence, and international perspective to guide the program through its next phase of growth and transformation. This is an opportunity to: Lead innovation in teaching and curriculum design across a flagship MBA program. Foster collaboration by mentoring academic staff, inspiring students, and strengthening industry and alumni connections. Work globally across campuses and with international partners to maintain the program’s leading reputation. Drive impact through exceptional learning experiences and outstanding graduate outcomes. Working closely with the Deputy Dean (Learning & Teaching) and the Head of Department, you’ll provide strategic and academic leadership. With 0.5 FTE of your workload dedicated to the Program Director role, you’ll also continue contributing to teaching, research, and scholarship. About You A PhD in a relevant management or business administration discipline. A record of academic and professional achievement in business or management. Experience leading postgraduate programs or major educational initiatives. A collaborative approach and strong people leadership skills. A commitment to innovation in learning, teaching, and industry engagement. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the College As 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, ranging from Certificates up to PhD levels. Many programs articulate between Vocational Education and Higher Education, creating pathways for further study. The College has an annual budget of approximately $280 million, employs over 1,000 staff and delivers programs to approximately 30,000 students (20,000 EFTSL). In line with RMIT’s vision to be recognised 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. The College assists in achieving the ambitions of RMIT’s new five‑year strategic plan Ready for Life and Work by making active contributions towards life‑changing experiences for students, creating passion with purpose for its staff and shaping the world with impactful research and global reach. For further details about the College, please visit: To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Emma Sherry via email Please do not share your application to this email address. Applications open 27 November 2025 and close 16 January 2026. Shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis – we encourage early applications. Interviews will be held in January 2026. 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 or age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. We take our responsibility to protect children and young people seriously and embed child safety into our recruitment, induction and ongoing professional practices. All staff are expected to actively support our child safe culture and uphold RMIT’s Child Safe Code of Conduct. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr