Career pathway
Faculty Head
ANZSCO 134411
Employed
5,200
Part-time share
10%
Female share
58%
Median age
51 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Faculty Heads manage the educational and administrative aspects of departments, faculties or schools within universities or other tertiary education institutions.
What they typically do
- Co-ordinates the educational, administrative and financial affairs of an educational institution or department within the institution.
- Researches, develops, implements, reviews and evaluates educational and administrative policy.
- Liaises between educational institutions, parents and the wider community.
- Provides advice on policy and procedures to staff and students.
- Consults with academic and administrative staff to co-ordinate educational programmes.
- Identifies and addresses present and future needs for student and staff development.
- Researches educational systems, as well as monitors and evaluates new developments.
- Researches and reports on students' needs arising from curriculum implementation.
- Develops and delivers training programs for teachers.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
37.3%
VIC
27.9%
QLD
17.1%
WA
6.9%
SA
5.2%
ACT
3.4%
TAS
1.5%
NT
0.6%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Faculty Head.
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