Senior Discipline Academic Lead

The Academic Leader is a key role in our institution, responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality education programs to a diverse cohort of students.

• Job Description:

The Academic Leader oversees day-to-day operations of the diploma program, ensuring smooth teaching, learning, and student engagement. They coordinate and supervise the teaching team, including casual and ongoing academic staff.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the diploma program, ensuring smooth teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Coordinate and supervise the teaching team, including casual and ongoing academic staff.
• Provide leadership in course and unit development, working closely with the Program Manager and Academic Committees.
• Ensure teaching materials, resources, and unit content remain current and aligned with institutional requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, using student feedback, performance data, and academic reviews to enhance the program experience.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Drive new initiatives and projects within the discipline as directed by the Program Manager, aligning with the institution's strategic goals.
• Implement innovative teaching and learning practices, incorporating emerging educational technologies, industry trends, and student-centered approaches.
• Support the development of interdisciplinary collaborations and initiatives that enhance student learning experiences.
• Identify opportunities for program enhancements, units offerings, and industry partnerships, presenting recommendations to the Program Manager.

Staff Recruitment, Induction, and Development:

• Participate in the recruitment and selection of new academic staff, ensuring alignment with program needs.
• Oversee induction, training, and mentoring of new staff, fostering an environment of academic excellence.
• Provide guidance to teaching staff on academic policies, processes, assessment practices, and quality assurance expectations.

Student Support and Academic Performance:

• Provide academic support and guidance to students, ensuring timely intervention strategies for at-risk students.
• Work with Student Services and Academic Counselling to monitor student progress and engagement, implementing support mechanisms where necessary.
• Contribute to student engagement and retention initiatives.
• Maintain high levels of student retention and satisfaction through proactive engagement strategies.
• Ensure students receive accurate information on learning resources, assessments, and academic integrity policies.

Assessment, Moderation, and Quality Assurance:

• Coordinate and oversee unit-level assessments, ensuring compliance with moderation, validation, and benchmarking processes.
• Ensure all assessments are appropriately documented, stored, and reviewed for continuous quality improvements.
• Prepare unit performance reports and provide data-driven recommendations for academic committees.

Engagement with Partner Institutions:

• Liaise with partner institutions, ensuring consistency in curriculum delivery, assessment standards, and student outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with faculties to maintain academic alignment across programs.
• Provide operational support to students articulating from our institution to partner universities, ensuring smooth transition processes.

General Administration and Compliance Support:

• Provide the Program Manager with necessary student performance data, unit reports, and operational feedback for compliance reporting.
• Resolve timetable, staffing, and other operational matters, ensuring efficiency in program delivery.
• Participate in institution-wide professional development initiatives and contribute to the broader academic community.

• Tertiary qualifications AQF level 9 in a relevant discipline area.
• Five years teaching experience within a higher educational environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of innovative approaches to learning and teaching.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and participate equitably on collaborative tasks.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills relevant to the role, including proficiency with the Ms Office Suite and Learning Management System.