Swinburne University of Technology Act 2010

There is at least one deputy chancellor of the University.

The Council must appoint a person to be a deputy chancellor of the University when there is a vacancy in that office.

A deputy chancellor holds office—

for a term not exceeding 5 years fixed by the Council in accordance with the university statutes and is eligible for reappointment; and

on the conditions determined by the Council in accordance with the university statutes and university regulations.

A deputy chancellor is to act as Chancellor—

in the absence of the Chancellor; or

during any vacancy in the office of Chancellor; or

during the inability of the Chancellor to act; or

at any other time with the consent of the Chancellor.

When acting as Chancellor, a deputy chancellor has all the powers and duties of the Chancellor.