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Administration & governance

The Victoria University (VU) senior leadership team is led by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker with the guidance of the University Council, which includes the Chancellor Gaye Hamilton.

Together they are responsible for strategic leadership, governance, academic excellence and financial sustainability, and delivering on the vision, mission and strategic goals of the University.

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  • Careers at VUWe provide opportunities for employment and career advancement in many general and specialist areas.

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VU's Annual Reports provide a comprehensive summary of the University's activities for any given financial year, which runs from 1 January to 31 December.

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Our vision & mission

Reshaping the Australian tertiary system by promoting the importance of active, collaborative, engaged and flexible education for all. This is The VU Way

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The structure and organisation of the Universities departments.

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Acknowledgement of country

Victoria University acknowledges, recognises and respects the Ancestors, Elders and families of the Boonwurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri of the Kulin who are the traditional owners of University land in Victoria, and the Gadigal and Guring-gai of the Eora Nation who are the traditional owners of University land in Sydney.

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