Assessment Development and Content Manager

CPA Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Additional leave

Education assistance and learning &amp

Wellbeing support and EAP

Professional fees

Volunteer leave

Job summary

CPA Australia is seeking an experienced Assessment Development and Content Manager in Melbourne to lead a skilled team responsible for exam item development, subject matter expertise and learner support content. You will drive governance, quality standards and strategic delivery for CPA Program assessment.

You will manage performance, foster collaboration, and partner with external suppliers to ensure timely, accurate and learner-centered content.

Qualifications

• Experience leading professional teams within higher education or professional education.
• Strong subject matter expertise in accounting, finance, taxation or related discipline.
• Experience with assessment development and quality assurance processes.
• Experience managing relationships with external suppliers, assessment partners or subject matter experts.
• Ability to navigate multi‑stream environments and coach/ develop others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Assessment Development and Content team, including Learning Curators and subject matter specialists.
• Oversee exam item development, learner content and governance to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Collaborate with external assessment partners and suppliers, ensuring content is accurate and aligned to curriculum requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and best practice across the function.
• Manage workload, performance and development of team members and support staff.

Skills

People leadership

Subject matter expertise

Stakeholder management

Editorial capability

Process improvement

Educational content development

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/CA ANZ)

Job description

Assessment Development and Content Manager

About the role:
We're seeking an experienced Assessment Development & Content Manager to lead our Assessment Development and Content function. This is a unique opportunity to lead an experienced team responsible for exam item development, subject matter expertise and learner support content, while strengthening the way this work is planned, managed and delivered across one of Australia's most respected professional education programs.

Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you'll lead a team of Learning Curators, subject matter specialists and curation support, oversee operational delivery, and ensure our exam development and learner support activities remain accurate, relevant, learner-centred and aligned to agreed quality standards and assessment governance requirements.

What you'll be doing:

Coach, mentor and develop a team of Learning Curators, subject matter specialists and curation support, including editorial and administrative capability.

Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Manage team performance, workload, capability development and day-to-day people leadership.

Foster knowledge sharing and best practice across the team.

Lead the planning, prioritisation and delivery of CPA Program exam item development and learner support activities.

Oversee the team's exam item development process, ensuring work is transparent, well coordinated and delivered to agreed timelines and standards.

Work closely with external assessment partners, including overseeing and quality checking supplier-developed exam content through established development and review processes.

Oversee resource allocation, workload management and delivery timelines.

Monitor operational performance, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Oversee the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of learner support content and subject matter support activities.

Ensure content aligns with curriculum requirements, learner needs and quality standards and operates within established assessment governance frameworks.

Partner with key stakeholders across Delivery, Assessment and external suppliers.

Identify opportunities to simplify and improve processes, ways of working and operational effectiveness across the team.

About you:

You are a people-focused leader with strong subject matter credibility and a practical, process-minded approach. You combine operational leadership with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate complex, multi-stream environments.

You'll be comfortable getting across an established and detailed exam-development process, understanding how work moves through it and bringing greater visibility, clarity and accountability to how the team operates.

You'll bring:

Experience leading and developing professional teams.

Strong subject matter expertise in accounting, finance, taxation or a related discipline.

Experience delivering curriculum, assessment development, educational content or learner support activities within higher education, professional education or regulated learning environments.

Experience with assessment development and quality assurance processes, ideally including exam or assessment item development.

Exposure to broader contemporary or authentic assessment approaches would also be valuable.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and operational delivery across multiple workstreams.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Experience managing relationships with external suppliers, assessment partners or subject matter experts.

Experience driving continuous improvement and process optimisation.

A collaborative leadership style with a focus on coaching and capability development while being comfortable setting clear expectations and accountability.

Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA ANZ or equivalent highly regarded.

Why We Love Working at CPA Australia

At CPA Australia, we’re proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values:Create Opportunity,Pursue Excellence, andAchieve Together—and they shape everything we do.

Here’s what makes working here special:

Inclusive culture– We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

People-first culture– Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best.

Hybrid flexibility– Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite).

Wellbeing matters– Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program.

Supportive benefits– Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.

Career growth– Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities.

Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world.

Incentives that reward you– Participate in our annual incentive scheme.

Fast-paced and purpose-driven– Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.

About Us:

CPA Australia is Australia’s leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.

We arevalues-based organisation underpinned by theCPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.

To learn more about CPA Australia and other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/about-cpa-australia/work-with-us/careers

Perks and benefits Flexible Work Purchase Additional Leave Education Assistance and Learning and Development Wellbeing Support and EAP Professional Fees Volunteer Leave