Course Leader, Professional Accounting

The Course Leader: Professional Accounting, based at ACAP's Perth campus, provides academic and strategic leadership for the Master of Professional Accounting and its nested courses.

Typically appointed at Level C (Senior Lecturer) or Level D (Associate Professor), this role plays a pivotal part in the success of the discipline, leading teaching excellence, course development, staff support, and academic governance. As a senior academic, the Course Leader also fosters a culture of scholarship, industry engagement, and professional development aligned with College and accreditation standards.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Providing academic leadership and strategic oversight for postgraduate Professional Accounting programs
- Leading course planning, development, accreditation, and quality assurance processes
- Overseeing and contributing to course delivery, including staff appointments and mentoring
- Supporting student success by monitoring academic performance and engagement
- Collaborating across teams including admissions, student support, and academic design
- Representing the course at governance committees and contributing to policy implementation
- Driving a culture of teaching excellence, scholarship, and continuous improvement
- Building strong connections with industry, professional bodies, and academic partners

**Qualifications**:
**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- A qualification from an appropriate cognate discipline at least one AQF level above the level of the course, OR
- Both a qualification from an appropriate cognate discipline and professional experience deemed equivalent by the College to one AQF level above the course level

**Desirable attributes include**:

- Experience working in a higher education institution
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Scholarly and/or industry expertise in the accounting field
- A student-focused approach and commitment to high-quality teaching
- Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and lead teams
- Proficiency in relevant educational technologies and systems
- Awareness of transferable skills and cultural inclusivity
- A commitment to academic and operational excellence through continuous improvement

**Additional Information**:
ACAP focuses on shared values and strengths across our teams, you will work together with others committed to transforming lives through education in a purpose-driven, engaging, and supportive team environment.

**At ACAP our employee perks and benefits include**:

- Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
- Flexible working arrangements, 3 day on campus, 2 from home
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
- Up to 75% scholarships are available to staff enrolled in ACAP courses
- Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well-being specialist support for employees and family members
- Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities

**Diversity Equity and Inclusion**:
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**To Apply**:
**Like to find out more? We'd love to hear from you**
For a confidential discussion please contact: Professor Christopher Klopper, Dean, 0422 090 608

**About Navitas**
Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employs over 5000 staff and supports over 60,000 students and encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities, including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.