Assessment Strategy & Content Leader

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

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.