Executive College Director & Principal

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Global career opportunities with Nav •

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Curtin College in Australia is seeking a College Director and Principal to lead the college across student and staff journeys, reporting to the COO and supported by a Senior Executive team. The role will build an inclusive, high-performing culture, drive commercial performance, and strengthen relations with Curtin University, Navitas, and key partners to deliver excellent student outcomes.

You will recruit and develop talent, shape annual plans, oversee budgets, and present papers to boards and

Qualifications

• Leadership across multiple functions in a regulated environment.
• Strategically develop and nurture complex stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and execute strategy to progress student experience, staff engagement and regulatory compliance.
• Lead others through uncertainty and change.
• Experience in performance and talent management.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and regulatory frameworks in higher education.
• Understanding of pathway programs for domestic and international students.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and workplace health and safety principles.
• Experience leading in multicultural environments with international and domestic students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the staff team, recruit and nurture talent.
• Develop annual plans and long-term strategies with key stakeholders.
• Manage budgets with the Senior Leadership Team and Finance Manager.
• Oversee revenue, cost and EBITDA optimization.
• Routinely review courses and programs for strong commercial outcomes.
• Prepare papers and presentations for governance bodies and strategic reviews.
• Lead development of regulatory submissions with Navitas and Partner University.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Staff development

Governance & board liaison

Multicultural environment

Effective communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Curtin College in Australia is seeking a College Director and Principal to lead the college across student and staff journeys, reporting to the COO and supported by a Senior Executive team. The role will build an inclusive, high-performing culture, drive commercial performance, and strengthen relations with Curtin University, Navitas, and key partners to deliver excellent student outcomes.

You will recruit and develop talent, shape annual plans, oversee budgets, and present papers to boards and