Academic Quality Partner: Lead Compliance & Improvement

Chisholm Institute of TAFE; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Professional Development

Networking with Industry

State-of-the-art facilities

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chisholm Institute of TAFE is seeking an Academic Quality Partner to strengthen quality assurance and support continuous improvement across the Institute. The role is full time and fixed term until 28 February 2027, reporting to the Manager Academic Quality.

You will partner with leaders, educators and business areas to embed quality practices, provide expert advice on educational quality, compliance, audits and course reviews, and help drive outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Standards for RTOs and the VET regulatory environment.
• Experience preparing for and participating in external audits.
• Knowledge of ASQA, VRQA, ESOS and Victorian funding arrangements.
• Strong understanding of quality teaching, assessment and validation practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence positive change.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on academic quality, compliance, and policy requirements.
• Lead and support internal quality reviews, course reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare business areas for external audits and accreditation reviews.
• Identify compliance risks, analyse quality gaps, and develop improvement plans.
• Review and provide advice on Training and Assessment Strategies.
• Monitor quality outcomes and report findings to stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Support scope additions, course transitions, and accreditation processes.
• Build capability across the Institute through coaching, guidance, and quality-focused resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance teaching, learning, assessment, and student outcomes.

Skills

RTO Standards & VET regs

External audits experience

Compliance requirements ASQA/VRQA/ESOS

Quality in teaching/assessment/valid.

Analytical & reporting skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Degree & experience

Job description

Chisholm Institute of TAFE is seeking an Academic Quality Partner to strengthen quality assurance and support continuous improvement across the Institute. The role is full time and fixed term until 28 February 2027, reporting to the Manager Academic Quality.

You will partner with leaders, educators and business areas to embed quality practices, provide expert advice on educational quality, compliance, audits and course reviews, and help drive outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.