Curriculum and Accreditation Coordinator

Southern Cross University; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Southern Cross University is seeking a Curriculum and Accreditation Coordinator in NSW to support the development, review and accreditation of courses and units across the Faculty of Education. You’ll work with academic staff and professional teams to prepare documentation that is accurate, compliant and delivered on time, helping shape curricula and governance across the university.

The role emphasises collaboration, data-driven decision making and coordinated processes to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ experience in course accreditation administration or similar.
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information from a range of sources and provide sound recommendations.
• Organisation and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, engage stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and well-structured documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate course and unit development, review and amendment processes, ensuring submissions are accurate, timely and aligned with University requirements, and support student progression and transition.
• Support internal and external accreditation processes, including researching requirements, preparing documentation and coordinating activities with accrediting bodies.
• Research enrolment data, industry trends, course requirements and resourcing needs to support curriculum planning decisions.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Initial Teacher Education qualification

Job description

Curriculum and Accreditation Coordinator

• Support curriculum and accreditation across the Faculty of Education
• Work alongside experienced academic and professional leaders
• Build highly transferable higher education governance skills

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

As a Curriculum and Accreditation Coordinator within the Faculty of Education you’ll play a key role in supporting the development, review and accreditation of courses and units across the University. Working closely with academic staff, Faculty leaders and professional teams, you’ll coordinate processes, prepare high-quality documentation and help ensure curriculum information is accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

You will make an impact by:

• Collaborating with key stakeholders to coordinate course and unit development, review and amendment processes, ensuring submissions are accurate, timely and aligned with University requirements, and support student progression and transition
• Supporting internal and external accreditation processes, including researching requirements, preparing documentation and coordinating activities with accrediting bodies
• Researching and analysing information such as enrolment data, industry trends, course requirements and resourcing needs to support informed curriculum and planning decisions

What you will bring

You’re an enthusiastic higher education professional who enjoys bringing people, information and processes together. You’re curious, organised and confident working with academic and professional colleagues, with the ability to understand complex information and turn it into clear, accurate documentation and practical outcomes.

This could be your next step if you’re looking to build on your higher education administration experience, move into a new area or to continue to develop your career in curriculum and accreditation. You’ll join a positive, collegial and supportive team, with experienced Senior Curriculum and Accreditation Coordinators available to share their knowledge and support your development.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• A bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ experience in course accreditation administration or similar. An Initial Teacher Education qualification will also be highly regarded, though not a requirement.
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information from a range of sources and provide sound recommendations
• Organisation and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, engage stakeholders and meet deadlines
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and well-structured documentation

We’d love it if you had experience in curriculum, accreditation, academic governance or student administration within a higher education environment. If you don’t have this exact experience but can link your experience in higher education to the selection criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed.A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities.
• HEW Level 5. The base salary ranges from $83,563 - $92,857 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $108,643.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Mr Simon Brown, Faculty Manager

Phone: [phone]***

Email: ***********@scu.edu.au

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter. The cover letter must clearly address each selection criterion in the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.For any support through the recruitment process reach out to ****@scu.edu.au.