Content Lead

Cpa Australia Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Study leave

Career growth

Global mindset

Incentives

Job summary

CPA Australia is seeking a Professional Development Content Lead in Melbourne to drive the development and continuous improvement of content across the Program and Professional Development offerings. Reporting to the Learning Content Manager, you will own the technical integrity of accounting and finance content for postgraduate learners.

This contract role runs to March 2028 and involves shaping content strategies, coordinating authors and external providers, and ensuring courses meet current

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or related discipline with practical accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory developments.
• Experience developing or quality assuring accounting content.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts without sacrificing precision.
• Attention to detail and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop content strategies and manage the lifecycle of learning assets across subjects and delivery modes.
• Provide technical accounting direction to authors, reviewers, and learning designers.
• Review and approve course content and assessments with professional judgement and QA.
• Translate learner and employer needs into clear learning objectives.
• Build relationships with SMEs and chair expert panels; resolve issues.
• Manage supplier relationships, priorities, and deadlines while improving content and processes.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA or equivalent

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment desirable

Job description

Help turn complex accounting concepts into learning that professionals can put into practice. As Professional Development Content Lead, you’ll lead the development and continuous improvement of content across CPA Australia’s Program and Professional Development offerings. Reporting to the Learning Content Manager, you’ll take ownership of the technical integrity of your accounting and finance content portfolio, ensuring courses and assessments are accurate, current and relevant to postgraduate-level learners.

This is a contract role until March 2028

Your day to day duties will include:

• Develop content strategies and manage the lifecycle of learning assets across multiple subjects and delivery modes.
• Provide technical accounting direction to authors, reviewers, learning designers and external providers.
• Review and approve course content and assessments, applying accounting standards, professional judgement and robust quality assurance.
• Translate learner and employer needs into clear learning objectives and contemporary learning experiences.
• Build relationships with subject matter experts, chair expert panels and resolve technical content issues.
• Manage supplier relationships, project priorities and delivery deadlines while continuously improving content and processes.

About You:

• A degree in accounting or a closely related discipline, plus practical accounting or finance experience applying technical accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrated technical accounting expertise and current knowledge of accounting standards, regulatory developments and professional practice.
• Experience developing, reviewing or quality assuring complex accounting learning content, curricula and assessments.
• The ability to make complex concepts clear and accessible without compromising technical precision.
• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to challenge content that does not meet required standards.
• Strong communication, stakeholder and project management skills, including managing competing priorities and supplier relationships.
• Awareness of the global accounting profession, including IFAC and International Education Standards.
• A professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA or equivalent is strongly desirable. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is also desirable.

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, and Achieve 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 are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA 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.