Content Lead, Accounting & Finance Training (Contract)

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

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