Accreditation and Curriculum Support Officer

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Super

Salary packaging options

EAP

Fitness passport

Discounted private health

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave options

Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Professional development and career

Job summary

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) invites applications for an Accreditation and Curriculum Support Officer. You will partner with academic and professional colleagues to drive accreditation activities, advise on curriculum processes and help maintain governance frameworks that support high-quality programs.

You will possess strong organisation, policy interpretation and communication skills, with experience in accreditation or governance.

Qualifications

• Experience with accreditation and curriculum governance processes.
• Ability to provide specialist policy and procedural advice.
• Strong data literacy and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for accreditation activities with internal/external bodies.
• Provide policy and procedural advice to support program development and accreditation.
• Maintain curriculum data integrity in the university system and manage documentation.
• Organise secretariat support for committees and prepare relevant reports.

Skills

Highly organised

Analytical skills

Policy interpretation

Relationship building

Coordination

Education

University administration knowledge

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

PowerBI

PowerApps

Curriculum Management systems

Job description

• Centre for Learning and Teaching | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• x1 Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment
• x2 Full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed-term appointments for 6 months

The Opportunities

At The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), we're creating a better tomorrow through learning and knowledge. As an Accreditation and Curriculum Support Officer, you'll work at the heart of curriculum quality and academic governance, helping ensure our programs meet both internal quality standards and professional accreditation requirements.

This is an opportunity for a skilled coordinator and relationship builder to partner with academic and professional colleagues across the university. You'll guide accreditation activities, provide specialist advice on curriculum processes and policies, and help maintain the systems and governance frameworks that support high-quality educational offerings.

Whether your experience comes from higher education, government, professional services, regulation, compliance or another complex stakeholder environment, you'll find meaningful work that contributes directly to student success and the quality of UniSC's educational programs.

For more information, please visit us online: Centre for Learning and Teaching

You will

• Act as the primary contact for internal and external accreditation activities by building strong collaborative relationships with academic and professional leadership, central units, and external accrediting bodies;
• Provide specialist policy, procedural advice to academic and professional staff to support high-quality program and course development aligned with UniSC’s curriculum design and accreditation requirements;
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity and workflow of curriculum data within the University’s curriculum management system, including template updates and documentation; and
• Organise and provide secretariat support for committees, including preparation and review of committee documentation, quality assurance of submissions, development of reports and efficient communication.

About you

You’re a highly organised professional who thrives on navigating complexity, interpreting policy and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes. You combine strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to provide clear, practical advice in environments where accuracy, compliance and attention to detail are essential. You build productive relationships, balance competing priorities and identify practical solutions that improve processes and outcomes, while being motivated by the opportunity to contribute to quality education and work that has a lasting impact on students and communities.

You will possess:

• Knowledge and understanding of university structures and administration, including the broad range of Government and University legislation, policies and procedures associated with Accreditation and Curriculum;
• Ability to contribute to and lead aspects of digital reporting including preparation of reports, proposals, electronic repositories, and academic governance submissions;
• Excellent computer literacy including the ability to use Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, PowerBI, PowerApps, as well as Curriculum Management systems; and
• Adaptability to thrive in changing environments with ability to learn new processes and systems quickly and effectively.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call [phone].

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.