Associate Dean

4 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Acknowledge Education Full time

**Work options**: Flexible

This is an onsite position that can be based at either our Sydney or Melbourne campus.
- Ongoing commitment to your growth with $1,500 professional development allowance
- Incredibly committed and supportive work environment
- Be part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environment

**Join the Acknowledge Education Team: Igniting Potential, Fostering Growth**

**_ About the Role _**

The Associate Dean provides leadership in academic operations at Acknowledge Education and its sister organisations, supporting the Dean in curriculum, accreditation, and quality assurance. This role ensures smooth academic program delivery, student success, and collaboration with academic staff, while contributing to governance, policy implementation, and work health safety initiatives.

You will oversee academic programs, manage staff development, and lead assessment moderation. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting student retention and success through targeted initiatives. You will also contribute to budget management, assist in resource allocation, and help develop and implement academic policies.

**_ About You_**

As an experienced academic leader, you are passionate about fostering a high-quality learning environment and ensuring operational excellence in higher education. With a strong background in curriculum development, quality assurance, and student success, you excel in managing academic programs and leading teams to achieve strategic objectives.
- A postgraduate qualification (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with significant experience in higher education leadership, academic program management, and quality assurance.
- Strong understanding of TEQSA, ASQA, and Australian higher education regulatory frameworks, along with demonstrated experience in curriculum development, assessment moderation, and accreditation.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record in fostering academic integrity, student engagement, and staff development, including performance management and mentorship.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and collaborate effectively in academic and industry settings

**Why work with us**
- Opportunities to grow within the organization
- $1,500 professional development allowance
- Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
- Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (For Academic staff)
- Be part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environment

**About us**

Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses throughout Australia offering a variety of courses in a range of industries such as health, community services, social work, business, civil construction and hospitality. In our 139-year history in education, we remain true to our mission to stay a challenging, relevant and creative leader in the education industry

True to our name, we acknowledge and celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our roots as an English language school in Victoria, we've evolved into a national academic powerhouse, with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane educating over 6,000 students every year.

**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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