Academic Director, Higher Education Leadership & Quality

Navitas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Flexibility to thrive

Job summary

Navitas is seeking an Academic Director for Western Sydney University Sydney City Campus (WSUSCC) and the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT). The role leads academic quality, governance and compliance across undergrad and postgrad programs, reporting to the General Manager and senior leadership.

You will drive teaching excellence, workforce planning, and program development in collaboration with university stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD qualified in a discipline relevant to one of the programs offered at WSUSCC/SIBT together with extensive experience in the administration and management of an academic unit.
• Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and management within a higher education environment, including an ability to build strong, sustainable teams, manage resources within a budget and coordinate a broad range of academic functions.
• Substantial experience in teaching and learning, including scholarly and practical approaches to the management and evaluation of learning and teaching effectiveness
• Demonstrated experience in building a culture that supports scholarly, innovative and flexible approaches to teaching and facilitation of learning
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire students and staff
• Proven success in working collaboratively and an ability to build highly productive relationships across a range of internal and external partners
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading staff in addressing teaching and learning issues experienced by staff

Responsibilities

• Leading academic quality assurance, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
• Drivingexcellence in teaching practice and delivery to maximise student engagement, success, and retention.
• Providingstrategic leadership for academic workforce planning, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development.
• Overseeing academic staffing, workload allocation, and resource management to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Managingteaching budgets and resources to deliver high-quality educational outcomes within financial targets.
• Leading the development, accreditation, and implementation of new programs, expanding the portfolio in high-demand disciplines.
• Ensuringcompliance with university requirements, professional accreditation standards, and regulatory obligations, including TEQSA.
• Fostering strong partnerships with university stakeholders and contributingto academic governance, reporting, and work-integrated learning initiatives.

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Academic leadership & management

Teaching & learning leadership

Team building & resource management

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Collaboration with partner institutions

Staff management & development

Job description

Navitas is seeking an Academic Director for Western Sydney University Sydney City Campus (WSUSCC) and the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT). The role leads academic quality, governance and compliance across undergrad and postgrad programs, reporting to the General Manager and senior leadership.

You will drive teaching excellence, workforce planning, and program development in collaboration with university stakeholders.