Higher Education Academic Governance Expert

10 hours ago


Preston, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time

Melbourne Polytechnic is a leading provider of practical and professional education with over 100 years of experience in delivering innovative training programs.

We are seeking expressions of interest from senior academics to join our Higher Education Academic Board as an External Senior Academic. The Board plays a critical role in ensuring we maintain best practice academic governance in higher education.

To be successful, applicants must have prior experience as a member or Chair of a higher education academic governance body and sufficient higher education experience to contribute effectively to the Board's provision of good practice.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary estimated at AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

As a child safe organisation, Melbourne Polytechnic is committed to protecting children and young people from abuse or harm. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.



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