Advisor (Academic Quality)

**Advisor (Academic Quality)**:
**Position Number**:0064116
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Department**:Office of the Provost
**Salary**:UOM 8 - $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Support academic quality and compliance with higher education standards.**:

- **Influence academic policy and collaborate with senior leadership.**:

- **Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment**

**About the Role**
The Advisor (Academic Quality) supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of academic quality activities within the Office of the Provost. This role focuses on improving and implementing the University’s academic quality framework, advising stakeholders on curriculum and student management, and ensuring compliance with key legislation. The Advisor will manage projects, develop materials, and work closely with stakeholders to uphold academic policies in line with regulatory standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing expert advice and support for academic quality assurance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing performance and benchmarking services against sector best practices, identifying areas for improvement in policies, practices, and technology.
- Managing key projects within the Office of the Provost, including project design, implementation, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.

**Who we are looking for**

You will have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. You will demonstrate high-level organisational and problem-solving abilities, effectively managing competing priorities and complex projects, using technology to streamline processes. Your strong analytical skills will enable you to evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources to guide decision-making, while your flexibility and adaptability will ensure successful collaboration and delivery in a dynamic environment.

You will also have:

- A minimum bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, or extensive experience in the Australian university sector, particularly in academic learning and teaching and/or quality management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A strong understanding of higher education quality policy, including the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) and related legislation.
- Experience in curriculum governance and accreditation, with knowledge of the Australian higher education sector.

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 - Office of the Provost**
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports the achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy. The Office of the Provost sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture) within the Chancellery, and is responsible for strategic leadership in education and student experience, People and Community, and Indigenous Strategy.

**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

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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
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- **Resume**:

- **Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing Key Selection Criteria number 2 with relevant exam