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The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) reports to the Vice-Chancellor and is a member of the university's Executive Leadership Team.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is responsible for the operation of the university's Academic Portfolio, which includes the three Faculties as well as the Division of Learning and Teaching, the Division of Library Services, the Division of Student Success, and the Office of Academic Quality and Standards.

The Academic Portfolio Leadership Team (APLT) provides support and advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on the management of the Academic Portfolio. The APLT comprises of key leaders from across the Portfolio and meets fortnightly to discuss and advise on strategic and operational matters.

The Academic Portfolio plays a pivotal role in the delivery and implementation of the University Strategy 2030 and supporting the university's work in its four strategic focus areas of Students, Research, Our People and Social Responsibility. Some of the key priorities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Academic Portfolio include ensuring excellence in teaching and student experience, strengthening research and growing student load.

Another important role of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is to build and maintain a constructive relationship with Academic Senate and facilitate its role in maintaining academic standards and integrity.