Academic Leadership Role
As an Academic Coordinator, you will be the primary point of contact for the academic team in a school of education. Your role involves maintaining high-quality teaching and learning in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Early Childhood Education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee subject delivery and ensure consistency of learning and assessment materials.
* Maintain quality teaching resources via the Learning Management System (LMS), available prior to each study period.
* Support staff performance and coordinate teaching quality.
* Conduct allocated teaching, assessment, and student consultations.
Academic Oversight & Compliance:
* Manage academic integrity, moderation, and professional development processes.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
* Support recruitment and allocation of staff.
* Track student performance and support students at risk.
Course Development & Accreditation:
* Oversee resource development and ensure alignment with course requirements.
* Maintain currency and relevance of course content for all delivery modes.
Leadership & Team Development:
* Lead and support staff onboarding, training, and performance.
* Foster a positive team culture aligned with values.
* Provide mentoring, manage peer reviews, and contribute to governance reporting.
Education, Experience And Skills:
* Minimum AQF Level 9 qualification in Early Childhood Education.
* Professional experience in course coordination, academic management, and teaching and learning development.
* Experience in academic management within a higher education environment.
* Demonstrated experience managing a team, including driving people and culture processes.
* Demonstrable organisational and planning skills.
* Knowledge of contemporary developments in the discipline or field, informed by continuing scholarship and/or practice.
* Skills in contemporary teaching, learning, and assessment principles specific to the discipline or field.
* Experience in course review leading to improved course design and student outcomes.
* Demonstrated an understanding of requirements associated with regulatory frameworks.
* IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office and any learning management systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the education sector.