Manager, Academic Practice

$143,582 to $164,982 pa (ALEVC)

Fixed Term, Full Time to 31 December 2026 at Edith Cowan Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING

JOONDALUP CAMPUS

$143,582 to $164,982 pa (ALEVC) PLUS 17% UNIVERSITY SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION

FIXED TERM, FULL TIME ROLE UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2026

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we're inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we're united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The Centre for Learning and Teaching

The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) contributes to the leadership and implementation of strategic teaching and learning and change across the University through collaborative partnerships with Schools and Service Centres. CLT provisions professional learning for all teaching roles in the University to promote evidenced based and scholarly practice.

Additionally, CLT leads the implementation of learning technologies across the University, delivery of learning support programs for students, and active support of Schools to deliver best practice curriculum design and assessment.

About the Opportunity

CLT is seeking a highly experienced academic practitioner with national standing in the field of teaching and learning and student success and a commitment to excellence and equity in higher education to lead the Academic Practice team.

The Manager, Academic Practice is responsible for the leadership and management of the Academic Practice team to design, develop, and facilitate evidence-informed academic development resources and programs for all learning and teaching staff at ECU. This includes bootcamps, workshops, and resources to support curriculum transformation at ECU as well as the fully micro-credentialled Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice and the Professional Certificate in Academic Practice (both accredited by Advance HE); role-based professional development courses; an ECU-wide learning and teaching conference; and programs that support the reward and recognition of ECU staff.

The Manager, Academic Practice is also responsible for leading the team to work collaboratively with all teams in the Centre for Learning and Teaching (and other areas, as needed) to provide scalable and tailored, School-based professional learning that develops foundational knowledge of curriculum and assessment design and teaching practice as well as other key strategic initiatives, related to learning and teaching, that support the work of the teams in CLT who work in portfolio-based approaches with the Schools. The Manager works in collaboration with learning and teaching leaders from schools and central services to lead learning and teaching transformation at scale.

As the Manager, Academic Practice, key responsibilities will include monitoring and benchmarking best practice in academic development related to teaching, learning, and student experience across learning modes, engaging externally to maintain and enhance ECU's reputation for teaching quality, and building strategic networks and collaborative relationships while fostering a culture of capability building and mentoring. You will lead a cohesive, collegial, and innovative team, working collaboratively within the Centre for Learning and Teaching as well as across the broader University.

About you

Suitable candidates will meet the following capabilities:

A doctoral qualification in a relevant field and Senior or Principal Fellowship with Advance HE;

Comprehensive leadership capabilities, including experience in leading large diverse, collaborative teams;

Significant leadership experience in developing contemporary, high quality academic programs or academic development programs that meets the needs of various stakeholders;

Significant demonstrated experience in leading scalable professional learning that has demonstrable impacts;

Sound knowledge of higher education sector policy, trends, innovations and strategies, particularly in relation to learning, teaching, and the associated student experience;

National standing in the field of learning and teaching and student success;

Commitment to excellence and equity in higher education consistent with the varied disciplines at Edith Cowan University; and

Successful experience in management of personnel, projects and budgets.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University's values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Professor Katrina Strampel, Director of the Centre for Learning and Teaching at for more information.

Application Process

Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing the capabilities listed above.

Advert Closure

Applications close on 11 November 2025, 2025 at 11.30pm AWST

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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