Director, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies
Lead one of the world's premier transport and logistics research institutes at the University of Sydney.
Best for:Best for distinguished academic leaders and professors with extensive expertise in transport, logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain management.
Overview
The University of Sydney is seeking an accomplished academic leader to serve as the Director of the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS). Appointed to a continuing Professorial role within the School of International Business, Logistics and Supply Chains, the successful candidate will also undertake a five-year seconded directorship. The appointee will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership to advance research excellence, industry engagement, and educational quality. Responsibilities include managing financial and physical resources, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and shaping public policy in sustainable transport and resilient supply chains.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies.
- Promote research excellence, secure external funding, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across transport and logistics.
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international organizations.
- Contribute to high-quality teaching, learning, and the supervision of higher degree research students.
- Oversee the institute's financial, human, and physical resource management to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Represent the institute across public and professional forums as a trusted source of evidence-based research.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a field relevant to transport, infrastructure, logistics, or supply chain management
Language: English; professional proficiency
Instruction: English
Publications: Distinguished record of high-impact international research publications
- Deep knowledge of strategic and policy issues affecting transport, infrastructure, and supply chain management
- Distinguished record of research, publication, and teaching excellence
- Demonstrated experience in leading an academic centre, research group, or similar knowledge-intensive organization
- Extensive national and international professional networks across academia, industry, and government
- Proven track record of stakeholder engagement and translating research into public value or policy practice
- Strong financial, governance, and operational management capabilities
- Must have the legal right to work in Australia prior to commencement; visa sponsorship is available if required.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-14 (Australia/Sydney)
Candidates must submit their application online through the designated executive search platform or via Workday for internal applicants. Applications must include a comprehensive curriculum vitae and a cover letter of up to 4 pages detailing how your qualifications match the role requirements.
- CV
- Cover letter
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