Academic Operations Manager

At Contour, we're reshaping education, one student at a time. 

Born from the frustration of students who knew the system could be better, we set out to build what we once wished existed: tutoring that actually works. Not generic classes. Not recycled notes. Not overpriced, overcrowded rooms with an out-of-touch teacher who couldn't relate. But a complete ecosystem of tutoring, resources, and support, meticulously designed to help every student reach their full potential.

Since 2020, over 10,000+ students have trusted Contour to guide their academic journey, and we've grown to over 300+ team members. We've produced hundreds of 99+ ATARs, tutored the World-Record UCAT scorer, and placed more students into medical school than any school in Australia. 

Our growth is a testament to the simple philosophy: Put the student first, always. Everything we design, from our world-class tutor-training programs to our purpose-built campuses, exists to help students master content faster, perform with confidence, and even rekindle the joy of learning. 

Contour is a group of three brands united by one goal: to give every student the best chance to achieve their full potential:

• Contour Education: Reshaping how students master their high school subjects with small-group tutoring, structured resources, and 1-on-1 support across Maths, Science, and English.
• Contour Medprep: Reshaping medical preparation with a proven, step-by-step pathway through the UCAT, interviews, and admissions, led by a team of 100+ medical students.
• Contour TestPrep: Reshaping test preparation, starting with the selective entry exam, through rigorous tutoring, mock exams, and data-driven feedback to give students a decisive advantage. 

This is Contour. Built by students, for students.

• Academic Delivery & Resource Operations: Oversee the end to end planning, coordination, and rollout of academic material to ensure students and tutors always have timely, high-quality resources available. Enforce and drive delivery timelines and documentation standards across the academic team.
• Systems Design & Continuous Improvement: Build and continuously refine academic systems and documentation that improve efficiency, visibility, and quality across teams.
• Project Coordination & Cross-Functional Execution: Lead the rollout of major academic initiatives and programs (diagnostic tests, workshops on holidays in Universities, or new subject launches), ensuring communication, deadlines, and delivery all stay on track.
• People, Feedback & Team Uplift: Lead and develop Academic Coordinators and Resource Developers, building capability through structured coaching, clear processes, and structured feedback loops.
• National Expansion & Scaling: Drive academic operations for Contour's interstate growth, adapting systems and resources for new state curricula and onboarding new academic contributors.
• Quality Assurance & Data-Driven Improvement: Adapt academic systems and resources for new states and curricula as Contour expands nationally,ensuring alignment of standards and delivery consistency across all locations. 
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Coordinate with Operations, Marketing, and Leadership teams to ensure smooth communication, accurate rollouts, and cohesive student experiences across all academic touchpoints

You're a quality focused people-first leader and analytical thinker who's as driven by impact as you are by execution. You bring both structure and empathy to how teams work - ensuring every process, person, and project moves in sync toward student success.

You might describe yourself as:

• A People-First Leader: You build capability, coach with clarity, and create structure that helps others do their best work, whilst maintaining high standards.
• An Organiser of Chaos: You love turning moving parts into well-oiled systems that run smoothly and transparently.
• Deeply Student-Focused: You understand how operations and resources translate into better learning experiences for students and tutors.
• Experienced in Education: You've worked within the Australian education landscape and understand how academic delivery, curricula, and learning resources come together to support real student outcomes.
• Operationally Skilled: You bring hands-on experience in operations, curriculum coordination, or resource development - balancing big-picture goals with day-to-day execution.
• A System Builder: You excel at building frameworks, documentation, and feedback loops that keep complex operations running smoothly.
• AI- and Tech-Fluent: You're comfortable using digital tools and AI to enhance collaboration, quality assurance, and delivery.
• A Trusted Operator: You balance pace with precision, spot bottlenecks early, and own outcomes from start to finish.
• Culturally Aligned: You share Contour's growth mindset, student-first philosophy, and belief that education can - and should - be better.
• Bonus: You're familiar with Australian curricula (VCE, QCE, SACE, WACE, and eventually HSC) and available during peak academic periods.

• High Impact: Your work directly shapes how thousands of students experience learning - not through teaching, but by building the systems that power exceptional tutoring and resources nationwide. Every process you create helps tutors teach better and students learn deeper.
• Leadership with Purpose: You'll lead talented Academic Coordinators and Resource Developers, building the foundations of a national academic operations function. You'll have the autonomy to design systems and shape culture - all in close collaboration with the Head of Academics.
• A Clear Path for Growth: This is a pivotal, first-of-its-kind role with a direct pathway to senior leadership. As Contour expands nationally, you'll have the opportunity to grow toward Director-level responsibility, overseeing academic operations at scale.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary for top-tier talent and a flexible, hybrid environment where we value output, not hours at a desk. Our supportive benefits include an EAP, birthday/loyalty leave, and lifestyle allowances.
• A Vision to Believe In: We're ambitious, passionate, and on a mission to reshape education in Australia. Our goal is for Contour to become the most trusted name in tutoring nationwide.

Apply now if you're ready to scale our academic ecosystem.

Contour is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Application Process

• Submit your written application (CV and Cover Letter)
• Complete a short video interview (5–10 minutes) answering role-specific questions
• Undertake a short technical assessment
• Meet & Greet with the Hiring Manager