Accreditation and Development Coordinator

EDU Holdings; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EDU Holdings is seeking an Accreditation and Development Coordinator to bridge curriculum design with regulatory compliance across our higher education programs. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accredit and continuously improve courses, ensuring governance standards are met.

The role focuses on developing proposals for accreditation, conducting program reviews, and supporting Academic Board reporting. TEQSA awareness and quality assurance are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role within a higher education provider.
• Demonstrated experience in leading quality assurance, accreditation processes, and curriculum governance within a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated experience in academic course development and implementation, with a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g. TEQSA).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing proposals and documentation for the accreditation or reaccreditation of courses
• Conducting benchmarking against similar programs to ensure competitiveness
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Support Schools in conducting regular course and subject reviews
• Develop and implement processes to support accreditation activities.
• Assist in providing inputs for reports to the Academic Board and Board of Directors on product accreditation
• Provide secretarial support for Course Advisory Committees
• Contribute to the development of academic policies and processes in keeping with plans and objectives

Skills

Higher education experience

Quality assurance leadership

Curriculum governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Experience in higher education accreditation

Job description

Accreditation and Development Coordinator

EDU is an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Health and Community Services. We foster meaningful careers through high-quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide:

Australian Learning Group (ALG): VET provider for international students. Learn more aboutALG.
Ikon Institute of Australia (Ikon): HE provider for domestic and international students. Learn more aboutIkon.

About the role

The Accreditation & Development Coordinator bridges creative curriculum design with regulatory compliance. In this role, you’ll collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to develop, accredit, and continuously improve our courses—ensuring our programs deliver an exceptional learning experience while meeting all governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing proposals and documentation for the accreditation or reaccreditation of courses
• Conducting benchmarking against similar programs to ensure competitiveness
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Support Schools in conducting regular course and subject reviews
• Develop and implement processes to support accreditation activities.
• Assist in providing inputs for reports to the Academic Board and Board of Directors on product accreditation
• Provide secretarial support for Course Advisory Committees
• Contribute to the development of academic policies and processes in keeping with plans and objectives

Education & Experience & Skills

• Significant experience in a similar role within a higher education provider.
• Demonstrated experience in leading quality assurance, accreditation processes, and curriculum governance within a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated experience in academic course development and implementation, with a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g. TEQSA).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Why Join us?

A supportive team - When you work with us, you’re not just a team member—your part of a supportive community that lifts each other up, values every contribution, and thrives on mutual respect.

Career progression- Here, you’ll find an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and you’re empowered to do your best work—because when we succeed, we do it together

A positive and fun work environment- Work should be more than just a job—it should be an experience you enjoy!

Daily breakfast supplied - We believe that a positive and fun work environment starts with the little things, and what’s better than breakfast?

Training and Development opportunities - Professional development allowance available to invest in your future & help you stay at the forefront of your field

Diversity & Inclusion- We celebrate diversity and are committed to reflecting Australian society to better serve our students. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, and individuals of all ages.