Discipline Lead

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Discipline Lead/Academic Program Manager (Business)

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a Discipline Lead to join our team and spearhead the design, development, and establishment of new Business courses. This pivotal academic leadership role requires significant expertise in business, with a strong emphasis on program development that aligns with our mission and goals.

You'll be responsible for developing comprehensive curriculum, preparing all necessary course accreditation documentation, and recruiting a lecturing team dedicated to academic excellence. Cultivating a collaborative and supportive culture within the discipline is also a core responsibility. Furthermore, this position provides essential administrative and coordination support to the Dean and involves fostering strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure smooth and cohesive operations. The Discipline Lead is also an active member of the Course Advisory Committee.

We are open to discuss this role as permanent or a fixed term role (24 months), with a minimum of 0.6 FTE (3 days) per week

Key Responsibilities

Course Development and Accreditation

• Manage the development and design of courses with their respective discipline area, including associated aspects of the learning management system
• Develop industry relevant teaching and learning strategies that promote employability outcomes
• Support the preparation of documentation associated with course and professional body accreditation
• Conduct appropriate benchmarking to ensure quality and currency of courses and assessments
• Manage the design, development and maintenance of learning resources (including for blended and online delivery as relevant) and facilities for courses to ensure adequacy and appropriateness, and currency.
• Identify, select and recruit appropriately qualified academic staff for the delivery of subjects
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, standards, and requirements across all aspects of courses
• Actively engage with marketing and student recruitment staff to facilitate a clear understanding and communication of course requirements and outcomes
• Sit on Course Advisory Committees in relation to the development of business courses
• Lead the development of new courses including businesses cases, course outcomes, course structure, subject outlines, and accreditation submissions; and
• Participate in planning and launch activities in relation to new courses.
  
  

Industry Engagement

• Engage with industry and professional bodies to maintain currency and relevance of courses and pedagogy
• Establish and maintain memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities
  
  

Education, Experience And Skills

• A PhD in a directly related discipline or field
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of the Business disciplines
• 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 developing, leading, and managing high performance teams
• Experience in course development and accreditation of course curriculum
• Demonstrated understanding of requirements associated with regulatory frameworks, especially the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
  
  

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 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 and potentially welcoming you to our teamSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

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