Program Director, Master of Business Administration

## Overview:**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** You are a visionary academic and an authentic leader who thrives at the intersection of education and industry. You will bring:* 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. RMIT Business programs are delivered in Melbourne, Vietnam, Singapore, Shanghai and Jakarta, as well as through Open Universities Australia (OUA) and RMIT Online. The College has an annual budget of approximately $280 million, employs over 1000 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. In particular, the College has defined a number of initiatives which are summarised in three priority areas: enterprising, student experience and international mobility. The College is located on RMIT University’s City Campus and resides in the state-of-the-art Swanston Academic and Emily McPherson buildings.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 on 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 further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Larisa Ahadi, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at *Please do not share your application to this email address.***Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements.**#LI-Hybrid## Applications Close:16 Jan pm*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 and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla**n**der community.* *At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT* ***(including alternate formats of application forms)****. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, v**ia * *or visit our Careers page for more contact information -**We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.*# **Culture**Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.***Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.***What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.#J-18808-Ljbffr