Head of Department

5 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Acknowledge Education Full time

Ongoing commitment to your growth with $1,500 professional development allowance
- Incredibly committed and supportive work environment
- Be part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environment

**Role type: Permanent, Full-time**

**Join the Acknowledge Education Team: Igniting Potential, Fostering Growth**

Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses throughout Australia offering a variety of courses in a range of industries such as health, community services, social work, business, civil construction and hospitality. In our 139-year history in education, we remain true to our mission to stay a challenging, relevant and creative leader in the education industry

True to our name, we acknowledge and celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our roots as an English language school in Victoria, we've evolved into a national academic powerhouse, with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane educating over 6,000 students every year.

**About the Role**

The Head of Department (HOD) for Nursing Programs at Acknowledge Education is a senior leadership role tasked with providing academic and operational leadership for both Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) nursing programs. The HOD will be pivotal in developing and overseeing the Bachelor and Master of Nursing courses, ensuring the highest standards in academic delivery, program development, and staff management.

Key Responsibilities

**Academic and Operational Leadership**
- Lead and guide academic staff within the nursing department.
- Ensure the delivery of innovative and relevant nursing programs.
- Manage day-to-day operations, including timetabling, resource planning, enrolments, and RPL.
- Oversee the assessment processes and ensure compliance with relevant policies.
- Conduct performance appraisals and manage recruitment and workload allocation.
- Mentor staff to promote teaching excellence and research productivity.
- Facilitate induction processes and uphold academic staffing guidelines.

**Course Development and Enhancement**
- Spearhead the development of new nursing courses.
- Support the establishment of nursing programs at new campuses.
- Engage with Course Advisory Committees and conduct necessary research for course improvement.

**Student Success**
- Advocate for a student-centred approach to education.
- Implement support services and initiatives to enhance student success, well-being, and retention.
- Ensure the accuracy of information provided to students and maintain up-to-date student handbooks and orientation programs.

**Scholarly Activities and Professional Development**
- Lead and support scholarly activities and professional development within the department.
- Engage in research to enhance teaching and learning.

**Internal Audit and Organisational Outcomes**
- Assist with internal audits and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
- Collaborate on marketing, finance, budgeting, student admissions, graduation, and alumni communications.

**Why work with us**
- Opportunities to grow within the organization
- $1,500 professional development allowance
- Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
- Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (For Academic staff)
- Be part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environment

**To Apply**:
**We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.**

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