Program Director, India Project

2 days ago

Nedlands, Western Australia The University of Western Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Help shape UWA's first international campus, driving excellence across borders.
  • Deliver a future-ready institution through global collaboration and innovation.
  • Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
  • Attractive and Flexible Remuneration Package, plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Implementation Support Team is responsible for the coordinated establishment of the University of Western Australia (UWA) India campus. This team oversees the planning, integration, and delivery of academic programs, student services, and operational functions to ensure the successful setup of a fully integrated and high-performing international branch campus. The work area ensures alignment across curriculum development, academic governance, student experience, infrastructure, finance, people and culture, IT, and compliance. It fosters collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all streams, with a strong focus on delivering academic quality, regulatory compliance, and strategic outcomes. The team also manages the transition from implementation to steady-state operations, ensuring a seamless handover to ongoing campus leadership.

About the opportunity

  • Lead the Implementation Support Team to establish UWA India, ensuring readiness, compliance, and alignment with UWA's strategic goals.
  • Coordinate academic and operational streams to deliver a cohesive campus, managing interdependencies and enabling informed decisions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across Australia and India, oversee performance, and ensure a smooth transition to steady-state operations.

About you

  • Proven senior leadership experience in a large, complex, or cross-border organisation, preferably within higher education or international operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive integration across academic, operational, and enabling functions to deliver major establishment or transformation programs.
  • Extensive experience in institutional or campus establishment, including planning, sequencing, and coordination of multiple interdependent workstreams through to operational readiness.
  • Strong understanding of higher education governance, quality assurance, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., TEQSA, AQF, or international equivalents) and the ability to apply these in an international or transnational context.
  • Advanced stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior university leaders, regulators, government, and external partners across diverse cultural contexts.

Note: A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Program Director, India Project

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sean Vel at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 16 November 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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