50 University Provosts and Deputy Vice-Chancellors at Universities in Australia

Jonno White

Aug 13

5 min read

Last updated: 13 August 2026.

Provosts and deputy vice-chancellors sit close to the decisions that shape university life. They connect academic quality, research, students, staff, partnerships and public purpose.

This list brings together 50 current Australian university leaders in provost and deputy vice-chancellor roles. It is a practical starting point, not a ranking or exhaustive directory.

Why this topic matters.

University leadership portfolios show where an institution is putting its attention. Academic quality, research, education, international work, Indigenous leadership, operations and partnerships all need clear ownership and strong relationships across the wider leadership team.

The list.

The roles below were checked against current university leadership pages on 13 August 2026. University leadership changes, so check the linked university page for the latest position details.

1. John Williams AM

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Adelaide University

John Williams AM serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic at Adelaide University.

2. Sue Bennett

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Academic), La Trobe University

Sue Bennett serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Academic) at La Trobe University.

3. Graham Brown

Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Charles Sturt University

Graham Brown serves as Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Charles Sturt University.

4. Natalie Brown

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Launceston), University of Tasmania

Natalie Brown serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Launceston) at University of Tasmania.

5. Rebekah Brown

Provost and Senior Vice-President, Australian National University

Rebekah Brown serves as Provost and Senior Vice-President at Australian National University.

6. Liz Burd

Provost, Griffith University

Liz Burd serves as Provost at Griffith University.

7. Raymond Chan

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Flinders University

Raymond Chan serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Flinders University.

8. Matthew Clarke

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation, Deakin University

Matthew Clarke serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation at Deakin University.

9. Allie Clemans

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Senior Vice-President, Monash University

Allie Clemans serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Senior Vice-President at Monash University.

10. Julie Cogin

Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Australian Catholic University

Julie Cogin serves as Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Australian Catholic University.

11. Tim Colmer

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, The University of Western Australia

Tim Colmer serves as Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The University of Western Australia.

12. Merlin Crossley

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Quality, UNSW Sydney

Merlin Crossley serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Quality at UNSW Sydney.

13. Joanne Cys

Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Adelaide University

Joanne Cys serves as Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Adelaide University.

14. Ana Deletic

Provost, University of Wollongong

Ana Deletic serves as Provost at University of Wollongong.

15. Tim Dunne

Provost and Senior Vice-President, Monash University

Tim Dunne serves as Provost and Senior Vice-President at Monash University.

16. Shaun Ewen

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), Griffith University

Shaun Ewen serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Griffith University.

17. Bronwyn Fox

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Enterprise, UNSW Sydney

Bronwyn Fox serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Enterprise at UNSW Sydney.

18. Alex Frino

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Partnerships and International, University of Notre Dame Australia

Alex Frino serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Partnerships and International at University of Notre Dame Australia.

19. John Germov

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Victoria University

John Germov serves as Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer at Victoria University.

20. Jane Gunn

Interim Provost, University of Melbourne

Jane Gunn serves as Interim Provost at University of Melbourne.

21. Mark Harvey

Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Vice-President Business Development, Queensland University of Technology

Mark Harvey serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Vice-President Business Development at Queensland University of Technology.

22. Andy Hill

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Impact, Victoria University

Andy Hill serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Impact at Victoria University.

23. Catherine Itsiopoulos

Deputy Vice-Chancellor STEM College and Vice-President, RMIT University

Catherine Itsiopoulos serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor STEM College and Vice-President at RMIT University.

24. Annamarie Jagose

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, University of Sydney

Annamarie Jagose serves as Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at University of Sydney.

25. Gregor Kennedy

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Melbourne

Gregor Kennedy serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at University of Melbourne.

26. Eric Knight

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Operations), Macquarie University

Eric Knight serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Operations) at Macquarie University.

27. Romy Lawson

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Flinders University

Romy Lawson serves as Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Flinders University.

28. Kate McGrath

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Technology Sydney

Kate McGrath serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at University of Technology Sydney.

29. Neena Mitter

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Charles Sturt University

Neena Mitter serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Charles Sturt University.

30. Anna Nowak

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), The University of Western Australia

Anna Nowak serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at The University of Western Australia.

31. Mark Ogden

Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Curtin University

Mark Ogden serves as Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Curtin University.

32. Helen Partridge

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), University of Wollongong

Helen Partridge serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) at University of Wollongong.

33. Rob Pike

Provost and Senior Vice President, La Trobe University

Rob Pike serves as Provost and Senior Vice President at La Trobe University.

34. Jacqui Ramagge

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academy, James Cook University

Jacqui Ramagge serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academy at James Cook University.

35. Kylie Readman

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), University of Technology Sydney

Kylie Readman serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) at University of Technology Sydney.

36. Mike Ryan

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Sydney

Mike Ryan serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at University of Sydney.

37. David Sadler

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, University of Notre Dame Australia

David Sadler serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic at University of Notre Dame Australia.

38. Jenny Seddon

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, James Cook University

Jenny Seddon serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research at James Cook University.

39. Deborah Sweeney

Provost, Western Sydney University

Deborah Sweeney serves as Provost at Western Sydney University.

40. Juanita Todd

Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation, University of Newcastle

Juanita Todd serves as Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation at University of Newcastle.

41. Matthew Tonts

Provost, Curtin University

Matthew Tonts serves as Provost at Curtin University.

42. Michelle Trudgett

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership and Vice-President, Western Sydney University

Michelle Trudgett serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership and Vice-President at Western Sydney University.

43. Belinda Tynan

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Newcastle

Belinda Tynan serves as Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at University of Newcastle.

44. Jessica Vanderlelie

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Deakin University

Jessica Vanderlelie serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic at Deakin University.

45. Grady Venville

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Australian National University

Grady Venville serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic at Australian National University.

46. Nicole Webster

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Tasmania

Nicole Webster serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at University of Tasmania.

47. Rorden Wilkinson

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Registrar, Macquarie University

Rorden Wilkinson serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Registrar at Macquarie University.

48. Patrick Woods

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Corporate), Australian Catholic University

Patrick Woods serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Corporate) at Australian Catholic University.

49. Robina Xavier

Provost, Queensland University of Technology

Robina Xavier serves as Provost at Queensland University of Technology.

50. Sherman Young

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice-President, RMIT University

Sherman Young serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice-President at RMIT University.

What these roles have in common.

The titles vary, but the work is connected. These leaders help turn strategy into priorities, decisions and daily practice across a complex institution.

A useful leadership question is simple: what needs to be clearer, more joined up and more useful for students, staff and the communities a university serves?

About the author.

Jonno White is the founder of Consult Clarity, a keynote speaker, leadership consultant and author.

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