Global Programs Director - Partnerships & Governance

Westernsydneyuniversity

City of Parramatta

Hybrid

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Western Sydney University invites a Senior Leader to steer strategic and operational delivery of global and partner-delivered programs across offshore campuses and international partners. You will establish governance, drive approvals, coordinate curriculum and teaching readiness, and align Schools, central portfolios, and partners to deliver compliant programs.

The role requires extensive senior leadership in higher education, with strong stakeholder engagement, risk management and

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification in education, management or related field or equivalent experience.
Extensive senior leadership in higher education and transnational education.
Deep knowledge of governance, curriculum management, QA and risk.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders across campuses and partners.
Strong judgement and communication for executive briefings and governance papers.

Responsibilities

Lead governance and approvals for offshore and partner-delivered programs.
Coordinate collaboration between Schools, faculties, central portfolios and partners.
Oversee program delivery, curriculum approvals, teaching readiness and student administration.
Represent the University in strategic partner engagements and new markets.
Manage initiatives like executive visits, graduations, industry and alumni engagement.