Understand our structure
For a visual representation of how ACU is structured and which portfolios each leader is responsible for, download a copy of our organisational chart.
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Our key leaders
Each member of our leadership team progresses the work of the University – and its standing in the community – by managing a portfolio.
| Vice-Chancellor and President |
Professor Zlatko Skrbis The Vice-Chancellor and President is our chief executive officer, represents ACU both nationally and internationally, provides strategic leadership, and oversees the operational management of the University. |
| Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
Professor Julie Cogin The Provost is responsible for the Academic Portfolio: ensuring academic quality is maintained, overseeing the faculties, and providing the operational delivery of ACU's academic program. |
| Chief Operating Officer |
Patrick Woods The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the Corporate Services Portfolio. This portfolio covers a broad range of areas including: properties and facilities, student administration, information technology, and finance. |
| Vice President |
Father Anthony Casamento CSMA The Vice President is responsible for Catholic-related operations of the University. His portfolio includes the Directorate of Identity and Mission, Campus Ministry and ACU Engagement. The Office of the Vice President animates programs and activities that engage, celebrate and support the University community's development in and understanding of our mission, Catholic identity and living traditions. |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) |
Professor Abid Khan The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) oversees ACU's research and innovation strategy, external engagement strategy and approaches to securing external research investment, advancing the university’s reputation as a leading research institution with close links to industry and government. The role supports academic career development and works to create a culture of excellence and sustainable growth in research and enterprise. Meet our Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)
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| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) |
Professor Tania Broadley The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education leads ACU's Education Portfolio. Aligned with ACU's mission, the Education Portfolio makes a major contribution to the Catholic commitment to education. The portfolio prides itself on placing the whole person at the centre of its strategies and working to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes to our students. Student wellbeing and sense of belonging are key to the portfolio's engagement. |
| Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences |
Professor Suzanne Chambers AO The Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences is an academic leadership role. The Faculty of Health Sciences is made up of the School of Allied Health, School of Behavioural and Health Sciences and the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine. |
| Executive Dean, Faculty of Education and Arts |
Professor Mary Ryan The Executive Dean, Faculty of Education and Arts is an academic leadership role. The Faculty of Education and Arts is made up of the National School of Arts and Humanities and School of Education. The Executive Dean oversees management of the faculty and schools. Executive Dean, Faculty of Education and Arts
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| Executive Dean of Law and Business |
Professor Andrew O’Neil The Executive Dean, Faculty of Law and Business is an academic leadership role. The Faculty of Law and Business is made up of the Thomas More Law School and the Peter Faber Business School. The Executive Dean oversees management of the faculty and schools. |
| Executive Dean, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy |
Professor, Richard Colledge The Executive Dean, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy is an academic leadership role. The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy is made up of the School of Theology and the School of Philosophy. The Executive Dean oversees management of the faculty and schools. |
Our directorates
Learn more about the administrative units that ensure the day-to-day running of the University.
Learn more about our directorates