Director, China Studies Centre

University of Sydney • Darlington, New South Wales • Posted June 20, 2026

About the Role

  • Full time fixed term until 1 September, 2030

  • Lead and shape the University’s engagement with China, advancing Chinese Studies and strengthening global collaboration.

  • Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The China Studies Centre (CSC) at the University of Sydney is a leading interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to advancing understanding of China—its society, culture, development, and global interactions. It builds on the University’s long-standing strength in China-related scholarship and serves as a research-informed voice in Australia’s public discourse on China.

The Director China Studies Centre (CSC) is responsible for leading, planning, communicating and achieving the academic and operational vision, strategies and goals of CSC in overall alignment with the whole-of- University vision and strategy. This is achieved ...