Academic Coordinator

Academic Coordinator – School of Education – Sydney. EDU Holdings Limited operates Ikon Institute, an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

We are seeking a dedicated Academic Coordinator to serve as the primary academic contact for the School of Education on the Sydney campus. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Early Childhood Education. The role focuses on maintaining high quality teaching and learning, oversight of teaching and learning quality, scholarly activity and professional development, benchmarking and moderation, teaching and marking allocation, academic integrity, student engagement and progression, and related coordination and administrative tasks. The position involves developing and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

• Academic Delivery & Quality: Oversee subject delivery and ensure consistency of learning and assessment materials; maintain quality teaching resources via the LMS 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.

• 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.
• Strong organisational and planning skills; knowledge of contemporary developments in the discipline; ongoing scholarship or practice.
• Skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment principles specific to the discipline; experience in course review leading to improved course design and student outcomes.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, especially the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
• IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office and learning management systems.

• A supportive team community that values contributions and mutual respect.
• Career progression with growth opportunities and shared success.
• A positive and engaging work environment with routine benefits.
• Daily breakfast supplied; professional development opportunities and an allocated development allowance.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, and individuals of all ages.

Apply online or send your resume and cover letter to kelly.white@edu.com.au. 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.

Location: Erskineville, New South Wales, Australia