Senior leadership

The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and senior executives are responsible for the strategic vision of the University.

Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor

Ms Jane Hansen AO

Chancellor

The Chancellor chairs the University Council and acts as the ceremonial head of the University.

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Professor Duncan Maskell

Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University. The Vice-Chancellor and the senior executives form the highest level of management at the University.

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Professor Nicola Phillips

Provost

Professor Pip Nicholson

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Community)

Professor Gregor Kennedy

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

Professor Michael Wesley

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement)

Professor Mark Cassidy

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Professor Barry Judd

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous)

Ms Katerina Kapobassis

Acting Vice-President (Administration & Finance) and Chief Operating Officer

Mr Nick Blinco

Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing)

Professor Karen Farquharson

President of the Academic Board

Deans of Faculties

Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning Professor Julie Willis
Faculty of Arts Professor Professor Lesley Stirling
Faculty of Business and Economics Professor Paul Kofman
Professor Jenny George (Dean Melbourne Business School)
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Professor Jane Gunn
Faculty of Science Professor Moira O'Bryan
Faculty of Fine Arts and Music Professor Marie Sierra
Faculty of Education Professor Jim Watterston
Melbourne Law School Professor Jennifer Morgan
Faculty of Engineering and  Information Technology Professor Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas