Curriculum Administration Advisor

Curtin University; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus gym

Medical centre

Childcare facilities

17% superannuation

Job summary

Curtin University’s Office of the Academic Registrar is seeking a Curriculum Administration Advisor to support curriculum approval and governance processes. You will provide practical advice on curriculum administration, policy, quality and compliance, and support effective use of Curtin’s Curriculum Management System (Akari).

You will review and progress curriculum proposals and changes through governance pathways, ensuring submissions are accurate and ready for committee consideration, while

Qualifications

• Experience with complex database or information management systems and the ability to investigate, analyse and report data.
• Ability to learn and confidently use new systems and processes.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to provide clear advice and manage stakeholder requests professionally.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures and legislation, including maintaining supporting procedures and templates.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical advice to academic and professional staff on curriculum administration, policy, quality and compliance.
• Support staff to use Akari effectively and navigate curriculum proposal and change workflows.
• Review curriculum proposals and changes for completeness, quality and compliance before committee consideration.
• Prepare and quality-check documentation for Faculty Courses Committee and central committee agendas.
• Advise on the appropriate governance and approval pathway for curriculum changes and developments.
• Undertake quality assurance of curriculum information and study package content across Curtin systems.
• Represent the Curriculum Management and Quality team at Faculty Courses Committee meetings, providing process and compliance advice.
• Build strong working relationships across the University and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and relevant team projects.

Skills

Complex data management systems

Systems adoption

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Akari

Student One

Job description

• Supporting curriculum management and governance functions across the university
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

• Full time, continuing (permanent) role
• Supporting curriculum management and governance functions across the university
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Job Reference: 1683070

Join the Curriculum Management and Quality team and contribute to the effective administration of Curtin’s curriculum approval processes.

About The Role

As a Curriculum Administration Advisor, you will play an important role in supporting Curtin’s curriculum approval and governance processes. Working closely with academic and professional staff, you will provide practical advice on curriculum administration, policy, quality and compliance, while supporting the effective use of Curtin’s Curriculum Management System (Akari).

You will review and progress curriculum proposals and changes through established governance pathways, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete and ready for committee consideration. Using your judgement and attention to detail, you will help maintain high-quality curriculum information and support sound, compliant governance outcomes.

You will also support the implementation of approved curriculum changes across Curtin systems, helping ensure information is accurately configured, published and maintained to support effective student administration.

Please note: this role focuses on curriculum administration, quality and compliance rather than curriculum design or academic content development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical advice to academic and professional staff on curriculum administration, policy, quality and compliance.
• Support staff to use Akari effectively and navigate curriculum proposal and change workflows.
• Review curriculum proposals and changes for completeness, quality and compliance before committee consideration.
• Prepare and quality-check documentation for Faculty Courses Committee and central committee agendas.
• Advise on the appropriate governance and approval pathway for curriculum changes and developments.
• Undertake quality assurance of curriculum information and study package content across Curtin systems.
• Represent the Curriculum Management and Quality team at Faculty Courses Committee meetings, providing process and compliance advice.
• Build strong working relationships across the University and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and relevant team projects.

Who We Are Looking For (Selection Criteria)

• Experience working with complex database or information management systems, with the ability to investigate, analyse and report on data.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and confidently use new systems and processes.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and manage stakeholder requests professionally and tactfully.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate outcomes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures and legislation, including maintaining supporting procedures and templates.
• Sound judgement, discretion and problem-solving skills within established policy and procedural frameworks.

We’d love to hear from you if you bring experience from the higher education sector, particularly in curriculum management and approval processes, student administration or curriculum management systems such as Student One, or data administration.

Role Requirements

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

Office of the Academic Registrar

The Office of the Academic Registrar at Curtin University supports and facilitates the universities governance functions, regarding both internal and external reporting requirements. The registrar's role spans both the academic and administrative processes whose duties and powers are set out in the University’s statutes. These include but are not limited to: the promulgation, consistent application of, and compliance with, policies relating to students, student discipline and grievances, and student services.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.

First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page:

https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

This full-time, permanent role attracts a salary package of $85,781 - $93,836 (G05) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [e-mail] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9.00pm (AWST), 30 September 2026

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.