Senior executive team

The Vice Chancellor is the most senior executive position at Murdoch University – serving as both the principal academic officer and chief executive officer for the University. Professor Deeks joined Murdoch as Vice Chancellor on 28 March 2022.

The DVC Research & Innovation has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and focus of research undertaken within the University. This position is active in developing closer research links and a funding base with both private and public sector users and providers. In addition, the DVC-R&I is responsible for ensuring the promotion of research for the public good and educating the public about the benefits of research and its contribution to society.

The DVC Education and Equity is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction in shaping the future of Learning, Teaching and Equity at the University. This position has executive responsibility for building staff and student capacity in learning and teaching, focussing on engaging and innovative curriculum, embedded and holistic support, and future-focused initiatives – such as our technology-enhanced learning agenda – that push professional practice to the forefront of higher education innovation.

The Chief Financial Officer provides strategic leadership for the University’s business and finance functions, as well as for the management of its financial and capital resources. The CFO oversees Budget and Financial Planning, Business Systems and Financial Transactional Services, the Financial Controller’s Office, Procurement Services, and the Treasurer’s Office. Within those units lie critical business functions including, but not limited to, forecasting, financial reporting, accounts receivable and payable, projects accounting, international operations and financial systems.