Head of Faculty- Game Programming

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is Australia's most awarded 3D Animation, Game Design and Visual FX educator based in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Online with a commitment to delivering high quality, specialist vocational and higher education. AIE Institute is a wholly owned subsidiary of AIE which delivers a degree program.

AIE is looking for a full time Head of Faculty in Game Programming. It is preferred that you have worked in the industry and would like to come and join our team. The Head of Faculty is responsible for the Academic Management of qualifications and covers all Australian campuses and, where required, overseas campuses. Faculties consist of Programming, Game Art, Game Design and Production, Graduate Programs, and Film VFX. Your faculty would be Game Programming. The Head of Faculty role generally requires four days per week dedicated to managing and organising the duties surrounding qualifications. Regular on-line and face to face teaching/guest lecturing across campuses should also be undertaken as part of this role.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Oversee and be accountable for the standardisation and currency of curriculum, resources, hardware, software, and delivery of AIE courses for Game Programming courses.
- In concert with the executive team and IT department, successfully plan and deploy software and hardware requirements prior to commencement for AIE courses for AIE’s Game Programming.
- Scope, plan and report curriculum and resource development requirements to the executive team for approval.
- Develop curriculum and resources to maintain existing and for the creation of new AIE courses.
- Manage individuals and/or small teams to develop curriculum and resources to maintain existing and for the creation of new AIE courses.
- To develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders related industry, including establishing and/or maintaining established Industry Advisory Boards.
- Provide quality control of AIE assessment, delivery activities and documentation to assist in maintaining compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015, AIE’s established policies and procedures, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Provide quality assurance of moderation activities to ensure consistency of standards and student outcomes.
- Accurately map and maintain AIE curriculum to national and enterprise training package competencies and requirements.
- To induct Game Programming faculty, to ensure the standardised delivery of curriculum and attention to best practices.
- To recommend professional development activities for Game Programming faculty to the CEO, COO and respective HOS.
- To support Game Programming faculty, in all aspects of delivery, including but not limited to, familiarisation with curriculum, hardware, software, and delivery platforms.
- To assist Head of Schools with recruitment of Game Programming faculty, including but not limited to, review resumes and participating in interviews.
- To effectively work with cross-departmental staff both in Australia and the United States of America.
- To effectively work with faculty both in Australia and the United States of America.
- Adhere to AIE’s policies and procedures.
- Other tasks as reasonably required by the CEO or COO.

**Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Master or bachelor degree in relevant discipline areas and/or relevant experience in an Educational environment of at least 6 years.
- Current Cert IV Training and Assessment TAE40116, or Diploma in Training and Assessment
- Prior experience working within RTO’s or in the Vocational Education and Training sector and/or TAFE sector with an understanding of AQF, ASQA, and State Government Funding. Knowledge of the National Training environment is essential.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong commitment to outcomes.
- Ability to relate effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and sustain productive relationships.
- Capacity to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to quality assurance.
- Proficiency in Office 365, in particular Word and Excel.
- Experience with Student Management Systems and Learning Management Systems.

**Please note**:

- This is a full-time position with a 5-month probation period.
- Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Applications should contain a cover letter addressing the key requirements as well as a résumé.

**Salary**: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person