Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education

ExecThread; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

RMIT Training invites applications for Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education to lead the transformation of STEM education globally and elevate learning, teaching, and assessment through digital education and AI-enabled practices.

The role requires a PhD in a STEM field and a record of senior academic leadership, governance, and quality assurance, with the ability to mobilise staff across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM discipline and senior academic leadership experience.
• Experience in governance, accreditation, and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to lead education strategy and drive innovation in digital education and AI.
• Ability to influence staff and work across complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College's education strategy and academic quality.
• Strengthen student experience and program delivery with best practices.
• Oversee education governance and quality assurance.
• Drive portfolio planning using data-informed approaches.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Governance

Quality assurance

Digital education

AI in education

Stakeholder management

Portfolio planning

Education

PhD in STEM

Job description

Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education

The Company is seeking an Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education to lead the development and implementation of a transformative education strategy within its largest College. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping high-quality, contemporary, and industry-relevant STEM education across the institution's global footprint. This executive role demands a visionary leader with a strong academic background, including a PhD in a STEM discipline, and a proven track record in senior academic leadership. The role is pivotal in driving innovation in learning and teaching, particularly in the areas of digital education, AI, and contemporary assessment practices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of academic governance, accreditation, and quality assurance, and the ability to influence and mobilize academic and professional staff to achieve strategic educational goals.Key responsibilities for the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education include leading the College's education strategy, strengthening academic quality and student experience, and ensuring program delivery is informed by international best practices and industry needs. The role also involves leading education governance and quality assurance, as well as building a high-performance learning and teaching culture. The candidate must be adept at working across complex stakeholder environments and be committed to data-informed academic portfolio planning. A collegial yet decisive leadership style is essential, as is the ability to drive meaningful improvement in the quality, relevance, and impact of STEM education. The position is subject to a Working with Children and National Police Check and is open to candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and a commitment to the values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and empowerment.

Functions:

• Education/Academic Administration

Hiring Company

RMIT Training

Internationally recognized university providing diverse education solutions