Our people
Our senior management team is organised broadly across seven offices. The team drives University activity and has experience both locally and overseas.

Professor Peter Dawkins
Vice-Chancellor and President
Their expertise ensures VU delivers excellence in research and teaching and learning.
Our senior management organisational chart lists the various portfolios and positions reporting to them.
Vice-Chancellor and President
The Victoria University (VU) senior management team is led by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Dawkins with the guidance of the University Council, which includes the Chancellor George Pappas.
In 'Our people':
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Academic and Students
This portfolio is responsible for Academic and Students, International and Learning and Teaching. -
Research and Knowledge Exchange
Research and Research Training, Knowledge Exchange, Research Centres and Institutes are all within this portfolio. -
Faculty Executive Deans
Our six Faculties of higher education, TAFE and vocational education at Victoria University report directly to the Vice-Chancellor. -
Chief Information Officer
Groups within this area include Facilities, Technology and Knowledge Strategy, Web Futures Group, Library, and Workplace Transformation Program. -
Planning, Marketing and External Affairs
External relations, marketing, governance policy, planning and compliance are responsibilities of key departments within this portfolio. -
Finance Services
This portfolio, under the guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for the financial services at the University. -
People and Culture
The People and Culture portfolio oversees workforce planning, employee relations and human resources.