Head of Nursing

Who we are:
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities - and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous - with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do
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What’s the job?
Reporting to the Executive Dean of Health & Education, the Head of Nursing is responsible for leading the academic delivery of the Nursing portfolio of courses and managing their team within a ‘Be Good’ ethos, emphasising academic quality, strong and collegial teamwork and positive student outcomes. This is a national role that may have responsibility across the Australia and New Zealand (TGE) region.
- Day-to-day accountabilities:
- Manage the operations and delivery of the Nursing program portfolio in partnership with the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), Curriculum Leaders, Coordinators, and Academic Services Managers.-
- Oversight and accountability for all quality measures in the programs including student outcomes (retention and attrition, progression and graduation); measures to ensure assessment quality (moderation, examination board, oversight of RPL processes) and measures to assess and support high quality learning (communities of practice, peer review of teaching, and review of Student Evaluation Data (SESL & QILT).-
- Responsibility for the execution of all internal academic processes within the program(s) in partnership with the Academic Services Manager, adhere to institutional policies and standards-
- In conjunction with the Curriculum Leaders, ensure compliance and academic excellence in the program(s) exceeds requirements by all relevant regulatory frameworks (TEQSA, AQSA, AMNAC, AHPRA) and bodies. This includes ongoing professional body and business accreditation-
- Manage Vocational Education and Training (VET - Diploma Nursing) courses-
- Support and input where appropriate into curriculum development and reviewProvide leadership and implement strategic academic projects within programs which foster excellence in student satisfaction and pastoral careTo read more about the role please click here to
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Who you are:
- Hold the AQF equivalent level of 9 (minimum), preferably PhD or equivalent-
- Solid experience in provision of high-quality leadership in tertiary education-
- Solid experience with ANMAC accreditation processes-
- Significant experience in HE environment and in the VET sector.Proven ability to effectively lead, motivate and influence others, especially in teaching and research excellence-
- Experience in leading change and innovation within an academic or business environment-
- Exceptional relationship building skills to enhance TGE Australia’s brands with internal and external stakeholders-
- Superior verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skillsWhy join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020,
_Australian Financial Review_ named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:

- Study free in a course/degree related to your position
- Flexible working conditions, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near you
- Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation
Hiring process

We’d love to hear from you.
- Applications close: Tuesday 11 July
- Job reference: R20366