Head of Department

**Work options**: Hybrid
- Competitive remuneration $115,000
- Be based in any of our 6 campuses across Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Gold Coast or Adelaide)
- FREE UNLIMITED clinic consults & 15% off all clinic dispensary and retail products

Endeavour College of Natural Health is the largest provider of complementary medicine higher education degrees in the Southern Hemisphere, with six campuses across Australia. Courses on offer are in the fields of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutrition, Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Health Science.

Backed by UP Education, the largest private tertiary training provider in New Zealand, 26,000 students educated every year, 50 campuses, 19 cities across New Zealand and Australia with 27 years academic experience and a highly experienced management & governance team.

We aim to be the leader in natural health education, producing experts that keep the world well. We look to transform passion into purpose and are committed to the future and success of natural health

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**About the Role**

As the Head of Department (Clinical Nutrition), you will spearhead our nutrition programs in higher education, guiding a talented team of practice-based clinic and curriculum coordinators, facilitators and teaching staff. Your role will involve shaping the strategic direction of the department, ensuring that our clinical nutrition practices are at the forefront of natural health, and fostering an environment of educational excellence and engagement for our students.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Leadership & Management: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Clinical Nutrition Department, including managing staff, setting departmental goals, and evaluating performance.
- Quality: Develop the quality of teaching and learning to maximise the effectiveness of teaching strategies, course delivery and student engagement.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategies to advance the department’s clinical education objectives, in alignment with the College’s vision and goals.
- Program Development: Design and oversee clinical nutrition programs and services that meet the highest standards of evidence-based practice and patient care, for student engagement.
- Integrity: Guide and oversee student management processes to ensure a high level of academic monitoring and integrity to support students, and to maintain academic success, while adhering to academic policies.
- Innovation: Promote and lead initiatives in clinical nutrition, staying abreast of emerging trends and integrating innovative practices into our programs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to natural health and to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Education & Training: Facilitate ongoing education and professional development for departmental staff and contribute to external educational initiatives and partnerships.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that all clinical practices and programs adhere to regulatory standards and ethical guidelines, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

**About You**
- A record of academic excellence evidenced by an outstanding contribution to teaching at a tertiary level in the discipline represented.
- Extensive practical/clinical experience in nutrition.
- In-depth understanding of current clinical nutrition research, trends, and best practices, as well as familiarity with relevant regulatory and ethical standards.
- Evidence of successful academic leadership including a proven ability to lead, motivate, team-build, manage, mentor and develop staff a diverse team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- A demonstrated commitment to students and student learning.

**Why work with us**

We embrace diversity as part of our need for a culturally competent and confident workforce. We value our people, as such we focus on their continued professional development as well as their physical and mental wellbeing. Perks of working at Endeavour College include:

- Competitive remuneration and hybrid setup
- Employee Assistance program
- 15% off all clinic dispensary and retail products
- Beautiful campuses all located conveniently to public transport
- Staff events

**To Apply**:
**We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.**

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