Leadership

Explore the roles of our leadership teams and read the biographies of the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and portfolio officers.

Our structure

We have more than 1000 staff members working across our seven campuses to keep the day-to-day academic and administrative operations running smoothly. Our leadership teams look at the big picture and make decisions that affect the future of Federation.

Vice-Chancellor's office

Professor Duncan Bentley and his team are responsible for managing the academic and administrative aspects of Federation.

Provost

This portfolio provides overall strategic leadership and management to the University's institutes and many other areas.

PVC, Innovation's Office

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Innovation and Executive Dean, Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability

PVC, Learning and Teaching's Office

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning and Teaching and Executive Dean, Institute of Education, Arts and Community

PVC, Research's Office

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Executive Dean, Institute of Health and Wellbeing

Global and Engagement portfolio

This portfolio oversees our Foundation, Global Professional School, Aboriginal Education Centre, New Business Accelerator and Alumni Association.

Learner Experience portfolio

This portfolio directs our marketing, student retention and experience, digital channels and student services.

Finance portfolio

This portfolio takes on financial planning, business spending, asset management and economic analysis.

Operating portfolio

This portfolio governs our academic, IT, legal, research and library services. It also includes human resources and commercial services.

Federation University Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where our campuses, centres and field stations are located and we pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations Peoples.

Indigenous matters Reconciliation matters