Academic Director, Public Policy Institute – UNSW Canberra Join to apply for the Academic Director, Public Policy Institute role at UNSW.

Remuneration: Competitive salary package Location: UNSW Canberra City campus Employment Type: Full time continuing

The Academic Director will be responsible for the academic vision and education strategy of the Institute. You will develop and oversee an education portfolio that bridges the divide between academic excellence and real‑world application, equipping public policy professionals to respond to contemporary policy demands. Who You Are You are a respected academic with deep expertise in public policy or a closely related field. With a strong background in curriculum design, educational innovation, and academic leadership—particularly in professional or executive education—you bring a passion for creating impactful learning experiences. You have a proven ability to engage with practitioners and translate complex theoretical concepts into practical, real‑world applications. As a collaborative and strategic leader, you are committed to lifelong learning and dedicated to advancing workforce development in the public sector. Application Please note that UNSW has engaged an external search agency KornFerry as our trusted recruitment partner with this particular appointment; UNSW is therefore not able to formally accept direct applications. If you have specific interest in a confidential conversation or discussion about this role or would like further information we would strongly encourage you to contact KornFerry directly at unswpublicpolicy@kornferry.com no later than 11:30pm Sydney/Canberra time on Thursday 6th November 2025. Details

Seniority level: Director Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education and Research Services

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