Director of Education Pathways and Partnerships
5 days ago
Continuing | Full-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 10 | $144,266 - $152,903 p.a. + 17% Super
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
View Position Description
About the Role
The Director of Education Pathways and Partnerships is responsible for leading the development and implementation of innovative and strategic education pathways into the University. The role focuses on identifying and strengthening partnerships across schools, the VET sector, industry, and government to support workforce needs and broaden student access.
Operating within a complex regulatory environment, the position requires a deep understanding of the higher education sector to ensure compliance and alignment with institutional priorities. The Director provides strategic advice and collaborates across internal functions including academic Colleges, Curriculum Impact, Admissions, Marketing, and External Engagement to deliver pathway and partnership initiatives that drive student enrolment targets, equity outcomes, and graduate employability.
In addition to the above, the Director of Education Pathways and Partnerships will:
Provide leadership and foster a team environment that embraces collaboration across organisational boundaries to create a coherent and connected service team that represents and supports all colleges and portfolios.
Apply extensive knowledge of non-traditional educational pathways to lead external partners and College leadership teams to negotiate and deliver appropriate pathways for prospective students into courses at Flinders.
Maintain high quality relationships with both existing and potential educational partners including sponsored partners, facilitating relationships between senior external stakeholders and relevant areas of the University.
Please note, visa and relocation support are available to the successful candidate.
About You
As Director of Education Pathways and Partnerships, you will bring deep experience in the higher education sector, with a strong understanding of educational pathways and their role in supporting student access and success. You will have a proven record of leading strategic initiatives that create lasting impact for both students and the University.
With experience leading high-performing teams, you will demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, coupled with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach. You will be confident navigating complex environments, managing competing priorities, and delivering outcomes through innovation and continuous improvement, all while keeping a broad strategic outlook.
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students)
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) provides administrative support to key strategic and operational functions of the University's student-related and academic services. Under the general portfolio, the Office team support Portfolio leadership and facilitate dialogue between key service areas to help the Portfolio ensure Flinders' educational offerings are innovative, of assured quality, and are student centred. This drives our values and ethos, our impact and engagement, and our vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia's most enterprising graduates.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of professional development activities and services
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the
Please submit your CV along with a Suitability Statement addressing your experience related to the below three Key Position Responsibilities outlined in the position description.
Strategic Leadership
Education Pathways
Education Partnerships
For more information regarding this position or a confidential conversation, we strongly encourage you to contact Professor Chris Brebner.
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
29 Oct 2025At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless.
-
MAS3 - Manager, Disability Pathways
1 week ago
Adelaide, South Australia Department for Education, South Australia Full time $127,859 per yearDepartment for EducationJob reference:705501Location:5000 - ADELAIDEJob status:Long Term ContractEligibility:Open to EveryoneWhy work with usEvery child and young person deserves a great education.We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider...
-
Career Pathways Advisor
3 days ago
Adelaide, South Australia Westminster School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per yearJoin our Senior School as a Careers Pathways Advisor to support the success of our students. Qualifications and experience in student counselling is highly advantageous. Permanent position available - up to 1.0 FTE (negotiable)About WestminsterWestminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud...
-
Director, Medical Education
2 weeks ago
Adelaide, South Australia The University of Adelaide Full time $150,000 - $215,774 per yearJob no: 517360Work type: Continuing - Part-timeCampus: AdelaideCategories: Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Level ELevel E ($215,774) pro rata at 0.7 FTE salary per annum plus an employer contribution 17% superannuation.Be part of something new and exciting shaping the future in Medical EducationSeeking an academic leader to join the Adelaide Medical...
-
SAES1 Director, Student Support Services
22 hours ago
Adelaide, South Australia Department for Education, South Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearDepartment for EducationJob reference:694968Location:5001 - ADELAIDEJob status:Long Term ContractEligibility:Open to EveryoneThe OpportunityThe Department for Education is seeking an exceptional Director, Student Support Services to lead a large multi-disciplinary workforce with over 500 FTE across the state. You'll drive strategic reform, lead clinical...
-
aso7 - school operations coordinator saasta
5 days ago
Adelaide, South Australia Department for Education, South Australia Full time $108,864 per yearDepartment for EducationJob reference: 696626Location: ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with usEvery child and young person deserves a great education.We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South...
-
ASO7 - School Operations Coordinator SAASTA
5 days ago
Adelaide, South Australia Department for Education, South Australia Full time $108,864 per yearDepartment for EducationJob reference:696626Location:5000 - ADELAIDEJob status:Long Term ContractEligibility:Open to EveryoneWhy work with usEvery child and young person deserves a great education.We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider...
-
Adelaide, South Australia Defence SA Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per yearDefence SAJob reference: 693800Location: ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone OpportunityWe are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Program Coordination Officer to join the Defence Innovation Partnership team. Reporting to the Director, Defence Innovation Partnership, the successful applicant will be an integral part of a...
-
Manager: Diversity and Inclusion
23 hours ago
Adelaide, South Australia Catholic Education South Australia Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per yearThe OpportunityThe Manager: Diversity and Inclusion reports to the Director: Excellence, Equity and Inclusion and is responsible for the leadership of the Diversity and Inclusion Team in the design and delivery of evidence-based, inclusive education services to CESA schools and the Catholic Education Office (CEO).The Diversity and Inclusion Team has broad...
-
Director, Technology and Asset Services
3 days ago
Adelaide, South Australia Department of State Development Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearAbout us:The Department of State Development is the South Australian Government's lead economic development agency.Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth in South Australia by increasing industrial and workforce capability, capacity, collaboration and resilience. We take pride in hiring the right people for the right jobs and offer an...
-
director, infrastructure advisory
2 weeks ago
Adelaide, South Australia Department of Treasury and Finance, South Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearDepartment of Treasury and FinanceJob reference: 697774Location: ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone Remuneration: SAES1About UsAt the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future. We are committed to building a Treasury and Finance...