Dean of Lifelong Learning & Workforce Upskilling

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

Job summary

The Dean of Lifelong Learning at the University of New South Wales leads the academic, strategic and commercial direction of post-experience education, developing a sustainable growth plan and delivering measurable outcomes for learners, industry and society.

The role shapes a university-wide lifelong learning model and portfolio strategy, responding to workforce needs and societal demand, while ensuring investment decisions yield strong returns and strategic impact.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a university-wide strategy for lifelong learning, upskilling and reskilling
• Building and commercialising a high-value portfolio of post-experience programs
• Identifying market opportunities through customer insight, competitor analysis and portfolio performance
• Driving sustainable revenue growth, strong learner outcomes and return on investment
• Advancing innovative, scalable and technology-enabled approaches to education delivery
• Building strategic partnerships with industry, government and other organisations
• Influencing academic and professional communities to reform post-experience learning practices
• Ensuring robust quality assurance and strong educational outcomes across the portfolio
• Representing UNSW externally with senior corporate, government and education stakeholders

Job description

The Dean of Lifelong Learning at the University of New South Wales leads the academic, strategic and commercial direction of post-experience education, developing a sustainable growth plan and delivering measurable outcomes for learners, industry and society.

The role shapes a university-wide lifelong learning model and portfolio strategy, responding to workforce needs and societal demand, while ensuring investment decisions yield strong returns and strategic impact.