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Key personnel
Deakin University Council
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.
Vice-Chancellor
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.
Chair of Academic Board
The Academic Board is the principal academic authority responsible for maintaining the highest standards in teaching and research.
Director Internal Audit
Chief Digital Officer
- Cyber security
- Digital strategy
- Technology services
Chief Advancement Officer
- Alumni relations
- Community relations
- Donor relations
- Media and corporate communications
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement
- Deakin International
- Graduate employment
- Marketing
- Recruitment
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research
- Deakin Research
- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education
- Academic governance
- Academic information services
- Learning and teaching services
Chief Operating Officer
- Campus services
- Human resources
- Infrastructure services
- Student services
Chief Financial Officer
- Financial management
- Commercial management
Executive Dean Faculty of Arts and Education
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
Executive Dean Faculty of Business and Law
- Deakin Business School
- Deakin Law School
Executive Dean Faculty of Health
School of:
- Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- Health and Social Development
- Medicine
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Psychology
Executive Dean Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
School of:
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Life and Environmental Sciences