Associate Director, Education Quality

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• Excellent opportunity within the Education Quality department
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW Level 9 + 17% superannuation and staff benefits

About the Role

Swinburne University is seeking a dynamic leader to join our Education, Experience & Employability division as Associate Director, Education Quality.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead the operational delivery of academic quality assurance frameworks, champion continuous improvement in curriculum design, and empower academic staff to enhance student learning and engagement. Reporting to the Director, Education Quality, you'll coordinate internal review cycles, ensure compliance with national standards, and foster strategic collaboration across academic and professional teams.

We're looking for someone with substantial experience in academic quality assurance, a deep understanding of TEQSA's regulatory framework, and exceptional leadership, communication, and data literacy skills. If you're ready to shape future-ready education and cultivate a student-centric culture of innovation and accountability, we want to hear from you.

About You

To be suitable for this role, you will need to have experience in the following key areas:

• Substantial experience in academic quality assurance, curriculum review, or program evaluation within higher education, regulatory, or similar settings
• Strong understanding of, and experience working with, the Higher Education Standards Framework and TEQSA's risk-based regulatory approach
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and support stakeholders through change and improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills with the ability to manage staff and cross-functional teams
• Excellent written communication skills, including reporting, briefing, and policy development

Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification in education, higher education policy, curriculum and assessment, or a related field

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne's strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We aim to build Swinburne as a university of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply

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Applications Close : 5pm, Friday 5 September

What We Offer You

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses, and other partner offers
• Swinburne offers 17% superannuation and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Swinburne is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We encourage applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture initiatives, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

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