Organisational structure

Presided over by the Chancellor, the University Council is the overarching authority responsible for governing Deakin. The Council meets regularly to perform duties such as monitoring Deakin's performance and approving decisions made by the Vice-Chancellor and University Management.

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Professor Jane den Hollander AO

The Vice-Chancellor provides day-to-day leadership and strategic direction to help the University achieve its targets. The Vice-Chancellor is also the leader of the University Executive, who make important decisions across Deakin's many sectors.

Professor Chris Hickey

The Academic Board is the principal academic authority responsible for maintaining the highest standards in teaching and research.

Peter Clarke

William Confalonieri 

• Cyber security
• Digital strategy
• Technology services

Professor Joe Graffam

• Deakin Research
• Institute for Frontier Materials
• Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
• Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition

Professor Beverley Oliver 

• Academic governance
• Academic information services
• Learning and teaching services

Kean Selway 

• Campus services
• Human resources
• Infrastructure services
• Student services

Kerrie Parker

• Financial management
• Commercial management

Professor Brenda Cherednichenko 

School of:

• Communication and Creative Arts
• Education
• Humanities and Social Sciences

Institute of:

• Institute of Koorie Education
• Alfred Deakin Institute of Citizenship and Globalisation

Professor Michael Ewing

• Deakin Business School
• Deakin Law School

Professor Brendan Crotty

School of:

• Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
• Health and Social Development
• Medicine
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Psychology

Professor Karen Hapgood

School of:

• Architecture and Built Environment
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Life and Environmental Sciences