Manager, Academic Quality

1 week ago


Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

Are you passionate about academic excellence and quality assurance? Do you have a knack for leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

As the Manager, Academic Quality, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of academic quality across Swinburne University and its partners. You will lead a dedicated team responsible for monitoring quality and compliance in course delivery, designing and implementing quality frameworks, and translating data into actionable insights. Your efforts will directly contribute to the strategic direction of the University, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Expert knowledge and appreciation of the academic environment and of the University organisation and operation including policy, systems and procedures
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, particularly the ability to lead and motivate high performing teams towards the achievement of strategic objectives
- Knowledge of processes and key operational aspects of higher education, accreditation, implementation and quality
- Excellent conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide high level reports and advice to senior management
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills demonstrated through experience in developing policies and procedures, documenting business processes and presenting complex information verbally and in executive reports

**Qualifications**
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

**Applications Close: 5pm, Monday 10 February 2025**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
- As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant._


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