Director of Education Pathways and Partnerships

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 10 | $144,266 - $152,903 p.a. + 17% Super
• Location:
  Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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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, gymand 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

• To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal:
  JR Director of Education Pathways and Partnerships
• 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.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted
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At 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.

Desired Skills and Experience
Drive strategic partnerships and pathways that enhance student success, support university growth, and create innovative educational opportunities.