Academic Coordinator

2 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EDU Holdings Limited Full time
Academic Coordinator - School of Education - Sydney

About Us

Ikon Institute is operated by EDU, an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Health and Community Services. We foster meaningful careers through high-quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

About The Role

The Academic Coordinator is the primary point of academic contact for the academic team in the School of Education on the Sydney campus. The School of Education offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Early Childhood Education. The role is responsible for maintaining high quality teaching and learning in the courses delivered by the School. This includes oversight of teaching and learning quality, scholarly activity and professional development, benchmarking and moderation, teaching and marking allocation, academic integrity and misconduct, student engagement and academic progression.

The Academic Coordinator will also be involved in coordination and administrative tasks and develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth and cohesive operation

Key Responsibilities

Academic Delivery & Quality
  • Oversee subject delivery and ensure consistency of learning and assessment materials
  • Maintain quality teaching resources via the LMS, available prior to each study period
  • Support academic staff performance and coordinate teaching quality
  • Conduct allocated teaching, assessment, and student consultations
  • Monitor course quality and implement continuous improvements

Academic Oversight & Compliance
  • Manage academic integrity, moderation, and professional development processes
  • Ensure compliance with academic policies and regulatory standards
  • Support recruitment and allocation of academic staff
  • Track student performance and support students at risk

Course Development & Accreditation
  • Oversee resource development and ensure alignment with course requirements
  • Maintain currency and relevance of course content for all delivery modes

Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and support academic staff onboarding, training, and performance
  • Foster a positive, high-performing team culture aligned with EDU values
  • Provide mentoring, manage peer reviews, and contribute to governance reporting

Industry & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build relationships with industry and professional bodies
  • Support placement partnerships and student career outcomes

Education, Experience And Skills
  • Minimum AQF Level 9 (Level 10 preferred) qualification in Early Childhood Education
  • Professional experience in course coordination, academic management and teaching and learning development.
  • Experience in academic management within a higher education environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a team, including driving people and culture processes preferred.
  • Demonstrable organisational and planning skills.
  • Knowledge of contemporary developments in the discipline or field, informed by continuing scholarship and/or practice.
  • Skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment principles specific to the discipline or field.
  • Experience in course review leading to improved course design and student outcomes.
  • Demonstrated an understanding of requirements associated with regulatory frameworks, especially the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
  • IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office and any learning management systems

Why Join us?

A supportive team - When you work with us, you're not just a team member—your part of a supportive community that lifts each other up, values every contribution, and thrives on mutual respect.

Career progression- Here, you'll find an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and you're empowered to do your best work—because when we succeed, we do it together

A positive and fun work environment- Work should be more than just a job—it should be an experience you enjoy

Daily breakfast supplied - We believe that a positive and fun work environment starts with the little things, and what's better than breakfast?

Training and Development opportunities - Professional development allowance available to invest in your future & help you stay at the forefront of your field

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to reflecting Australian society to better serve our students. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, and individuals of all ages.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your resume and cover letter to Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team
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