* Excellent opportunity within the Education Quality department
* Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
* HEW Level 9 + 17% super and staff benefits
About the Role
Swinburne University is seeking a dynamic leader to join our Education, Experience & Employability division as Associate Director, Education Quality.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the operational delivery of academic quality assurance frameworks, champion continuous improvement in curriculum design, and empower academic staff to enhance student learning and engagement. Reporting to the Director, Education Quality, you’ll coordinate internal review cycles, ensure compliance with national standards, and foster strategic collaboration across academic and professional teams.
We’re looking for someone with substantial experience in academic quality assurance, a deep understanding of TEQSA’s regulatory framework, and exceptional leadership, communication, and data literacy skills. If you’re ready to shape future-ready education and cultivate a student-centric culture of innovation and accountability, we want to hear from you.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
· Substantial experience in academic quality assurance, curriculum review, or program evaluation within a higher education, regulatory or similar setting
· Strong understanding of, and experience working with, the Higher Education Standards Framework (2021) and TEQSA’s risk-based regulatory approach.
· Demonstrated ability to lead projects and support stakeholders through change and improvement initiatives.
· Strong leadership, collaboration and mentoring skills with the ability to manage staff and cross-functional teams.
· Excellent written communication, including reporting, briefing, and policy development.
Qualifications
· A postgraduate qualification in education, higher education policy, curriculum and assessment, or a related field.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.
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Applications Close: 5pm, Friday 5 September
What We Offer You
· Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
· Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
· Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550 .
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to [email protected] (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.