Dean

Uniglobalcareers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UTS College in Sydney, New South Wales, is seeking a Dean to lead the Education portfolio, focusing on learning and teaching, quality assurance, student experience, and transnational education delivery. The role requires senior higher education leadership across international and domestic environments, and the ability to develop partnerships with overseas institutions and stakeholders.

The Dean will shape strategic direction and advance pathway education to support progression into higher

Qualifications

• Senior higher education leadership experience across international and domestic environments.
• Experience across international and domestic education environments.
• Ideally experience in pathway education.
• Ability to support partnership development with overseas institutions.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Education portfolio
• Oversee learning and teaching activities
• Oversee quality assurance functions
• Support and enhance student experience
• Oversee student support services
• Lead transnational education delivery
• Provide strategic leadership across the portfolio
• Develop partnerships with overseas institutions
• Collaborate with University of Technology Sydney stakeholders

Skills

Senior leadership

International and domestic education

Pathway/transnational education

Partnership development

Job description

Australia — International Student Market

822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

OVERVIEW UTS College is seeking a Dean to lead the Education portfolio in Sydney, New South Wales. The institution is a leader in pathway education and provides pathways to the University of Technology Sydney through a broad range of academic programs and international partnerships. This role focuses on leadership across learning and teaching, quality assurance, student experience, student support, and transnational education delivery. The position requires senior higher education leadership experience across international and domestic environments. The Dean will work closely with stakeholders and support the continued development of education programs and partnerships across multiple countries.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Education portfolio
• Oversee learning and teaching activities
• Oversee quality assurance functions
• Support and enhance student experience
• Oversee student support services
• Lead transnational education delivery
• Provide strategic leadership across the portfolio
• Develop partnerships with overseas institutions
• Collaborate with University of Technology Sydney stakeholders

Requirements

• Senior higher education leadership experience
• Experience across international and domestic education environments
• Ideally have experience in pathway education
• Ability to support partnership development with overseas institutions
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders in higher education WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the delivery of international education programs that create pathway opportunities for student progression into higher education. Effective leadership in this position contributes to education quality, student experience, and collaboration across international partnerships. The Dean will help guide the institution’s approach to transnational education and support continued engagement with global education partners.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight leadership experience connected to higher education and international education environments
• Demonstrate experience improving student experience and education quality
• Include examples of partnership development and collaboration with international institutions
• Show experience leading education teams across complex or multi-campus environments
• Emphasize work connected to pathway education or transnational education delivery
• Tailor your application to demonstrate strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement experience