Dean

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Acknowledge Education Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Company Description

Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses throughout Australia offering courses across health, community services, business, social work, civil construction, trades, and hospitality. With 139 years in education, we remain true to our mission to be a challenging, relevant, and creative leader in the sector.

We celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our roots as an English language school in Victoria, we've evolved into a national academic powerhouse with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane, educating over 6,000 students each year.

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Job Description

This is a senior academic leadership opportunity to shape the future of higher education and VET at one of Australia's most dynamic and student-focused education providers. As Dean, you will play a pivotal role in driving academic excellence, innovation, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of programs.

The Role

As Dean, you will provide strategic and academic leadership across a portfolio of higher education and VET programs. Reporting to the Provost, you will ensure that our programs are academically rigorous, compliant with TEQSA and ASQA standards, and aligned with industry and student needs.

You will lead a team of academic staff and Heads of Department and Course coordinators, driving excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, program innovation, and continuous quality improvement. A key part of the role will be fostering partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies, ensuring our graduates are equipped with skills and knowledge that position them for success.

This is a highly visible leadership role where your academic expertise and strategic vision will make a real difference to students, staff, and the communities we serve.

Qualifications

About You

We are seeking an accomplished leader with:

  • A strong academic leadership background at Academic Level D/E
  • Significant leadership experience in higher education and VET
  • A track record of innovation in teaching, learning, scholarship, and curriculum design
  • Excellent knowledge of course development, academic governance, compliance, and quality assurance (TEQSA, ASQA)
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop academic teams
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including engagement with industry and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of ESOS requirements.

Additional Information

Why Work with Us

  • Opportunities to grow within the organisation
  • $1,500 professional development allowance
  • Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
  • Be part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environment
  • Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – be part of a leading education provider:

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we're attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

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