Master of Construction Infrastructure Management Course Coordinator/lecturer

King’s Own Institute (KOI) is a leading independent institute of higher education located in central Sydney and Newcastle, Australia. KOI offers high quality accredited diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Accounting, Business, Management, IT and TESOL.

**About the Role**

This position combines expertise in construction management, infrastructure project delivery, and digital construction technologies with educational delivery capabilities, ensuring KOI's construction infrastructure management program maintains competitive advantage in the construction education marketplace.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Teaching & Subject Matter Expertise**
- Advanced project management and infrastructure economics
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital construction delivery
- Construction law, public-private partnerships, and sustainability frameworks
- Data-driven project governance and construction methodology
- Conduct virtual sessions, workshops, and interactive technical demonstrations
- Facilitate classes using contemporary learning methodologies for AQF Level 9 professional education
- Mentor Master's students through complex infrastructure projects and career preparation
- Guide students through project lifecycle management, stakeholder coordination, and strategic infrastructure planning
- **Course Coordination & Administration**_
- Coordinate course schedules across nested award structure (Master's, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate)
- Manage enrolments, communications, and academic progress monitoring with attention to industry prerequisites
- Coordinate with academic staff, industry practitioners, and professional bodies (AIQS, PMI)
- Oversee technical assessments, project management standards, and BIM competency requirements
- Ensure course content remains current with industry trends and regulatory requirements

**Industry Partnership & Work-Integrated Learning**
- Develop and maintain industry partnerships through MOUs with construction firms
- Coordinate work-integrated learning placements with regional construction projects
- Support KOI's Newcastle campus initiatives while based in Sydney
- Engage with local councils, transport authorities, and infrastructure developers
- Support professionals transitioning into construction management via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Facilitate industry networking events and professional development activities

**Student Support & Career Development** **[CHANGE: Consolidated student support sections]**
- Provide academic support including technical troubleshooting and project management guidance
- Develop engagement strategies for construction professionals, career changers, and international students
- Monitor student progress and implement intervention strategies for challenging technical concepts
- Support career transition guidance and professional portfolio development for Construction Project Manager roles
- Connect students with internship opportunities and industry mentorship programs

**About You**

**Essential Qualifications**
- Doctoral-level qualification (PhD) or equivalent standing
- Demonstrated expertise in Construction Infrastructure Management
- Minimum 8-10 years combined construction industry and educational experience

**Essential Knowledge & Skills** **[CHANGE: Streamlined and clarified technical requirements]**
- Expert knowledge across core areas: Advanced Project Management, Infrastructure Systems, Construction Economics, Procurement, Contract Administration, Public-Private Partnership frameworks
- Advanced understanding of contemporary Construction Infrastructure Management practices
- Demonstrated proficiency in higher education learning principles and pedagogy (Graduate Certificate in Higher Education preferred)
- Proven competency in multiple education delivery methods and virtual facilitation
- Project management capabilities with multiple concurrent initiatives
- Understanding of academic quality assurance and TEQSA standards
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (particularly Moodle)
- Competency in virtual classroom technologies

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Professional certifications: PMP, AIQS, Australian Institute of Building, RICS
- Educational technology qualifications
- Experience with TechOne or similar Student Information Systems
- Industry consulting or senior leadership experience in construction/infrastructure
- Regional construction market experience, particularly Hunter Valley

**Personal Qualities**
- Construction industry leadership and professional credibility
- Strategic partnership development capabilities
- Commitment to staying current with infrastructure investment priorities
- Student-centred excellence with sensitivity to diverse learning backgrounds
- Results-driven performance focus on measurable outcomes
- Adaptability to evolving construction industry landscape
- Professional excellence and ethical standards

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary based on exp