Academic Lead

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The University of Notre Dame Australia Full time $114,000 - $143,000 per year

Academic Lead - VET and HE Pathways 
Part time (0.5), Fixed Term contract (1 year), Level C Opportunity

Sydney or Fremantle Campus

  • Rewarding opportunity  
  • Pivotal role in enhancing educational pathways
  • Sydney $142,864 pa (Level C % superannuation (pro rata)
  • Fremantle $137,639 pa (Level C % superannuation (pro rata)
About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office/school

 The Academic Innovation portfolio at the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) leads transformative initiatives that enhance learning, teaching, and student outcomes through digital learning and teaching innovation and employability-focused programs. It champions experiential and work-integrated learning, continuing and online education, and cross-sector partnerships that strengthen alignment and harmonisation across the tertiary landscape, fostering pathways, lifelong learning, and graduate success within a values-driven educational ecosystem.

 About the role

This role will support strategic curriculum alignment, credit transfer frameworks, and collaborative partnerships with VET providers to ensure seamless student transitions and recognition of prior learning. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and implementation of curriculum mapping between VET and HE programs. 
  • Develop academic frameworks and tools to align competencies, learning outcomes, and assessment standards across qualifications. 
  • Conduct gap analyses and benchmarking to identify overlaps and integration opportunities. 
  • Design and implement models for credit transfer, articulation agreements, and recognition of prior learning (RPL). 
  • Ensure compliance with TEQSA, ASQA, and institutional policies. 
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of VET to HE pathways and HE pathways to VET qualifications, recommending improvements and innovations. 
  • Collaborate and consult with course coordinators, program directors, faculties, and VET staff and external VET providers. 
  • Support strategic initiatives aimed at expanding access and participation in higher education or providing exit VET pathways. 
Qualifications, skills & experience
  • A level C Academic employee will normally have a relevant doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing together with subsequent research experience.  
  • A postgraduate qualification in education, curriculum design, or a relevant discipline. 
  • Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and mapping across VET and HE sectors. 
  • Strong understanding of AQF levels, national training packages, and higher education standards. 
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as TEQSA, ASQA, and the AQF 
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 13 November 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to

Talent Acquisition - Janette Tam,

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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