Senior Advisor, Education Innovation

3 weeks ago


Parkville, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role

The University of Melbourne is seeking a Senior Advisor, Education Innovation to play a key role in advancing educational excellence. This position will advise on curriculum development, innovative teaching technologies, and best practices in pedagogy, working closely with the Academic Director to support the development and refinement of new academic programs.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Course Innovation and Quality: working with academic leadership to ensure the strategic alignment and sustainability of new education programs and innovation initiatives
  • Providing advice and strategic insight on curriculum design, course content, and instructional approaches to align with industry best practices, institutional goals, and emerging trends in education
  • Using learning and teaching quality metrics and reports to identify challenges relating to education provision, and evaluating and suggesting best practice innovative education methodologies, curriculum design, and teaching technologies for appropriate solutions

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will excel in building strong stakeholder relationships, demonstrating excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to drive academic program innovation. They will be highly adaptable, possess strong organisational and time management abilities, and be capable of making complex decisions. Additionally, they will have a proven track record in change management, working collaboratively to implement effective workplace practices while upholding the values of respect, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements include:

  • A graduate qualification in a relevant field with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
  • Demonstrated ability to operate at multiple levels, including operational, strategic, and relational, to drive academic program innovation
  • Demonstrated ability to make complex judgments and decisions and provide recommendations for resolution
  • Excellent information synthesis and written communication skills

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty renowned for its research excellence, teaching, training, and policy leadership across the breadth of medical, biomedical and health science fields. Led by the Dean, Professor Jane Gunn, the faculty is Australia's overall leader in clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences, and sits at the heart of a flourishing ecosystem of globally recognised health and biomedical organisations across Victoria. Partnerships are key to our continued success in education, research and enhancing the health and wellbeing of our communities.

What We Offer You

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page.

About the University of Melbourne

We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.



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