Group Manager - Education & Strategic Projects

Monash University; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Employer superannuation support

Job summary

Monash University is seeking a Group Manager, Education & Strategic Projects to lead education governance, policy implementation and large-scale transformation. You will advise on quality assurance, manage multiple workstreams, and act as deputy to the Faculty General Manager in driving strategic programs.

The role requires senior leadership experience in higher education, strong collaboration with academic and professional staff, and a postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects in higher education or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of curriculum governance frameworks and academic quality processes.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading or developing professional staff in a collaborative team setting.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic education projects, from scoping through to evaluation.
• Partner with the Deputy Dean Education on curriculum transformation, student experience initiatives, and enrolment strategies.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across academic, professional and executive communities.
• Provide authoritative advice on education policy, governance and continuous improvement.
• Lead a team, building capability and maintaining momentum across concurrent workstreams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Curriculum governance

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent

Job description

Monash University is seeking a Group Manager, Education & Strategic Projects to lead education governance, policy implementation and large-scale transformation. You will advise on quality assurance, manage multiple workstreams, and act as deputy to the Faculty General Manager in driving strategic programs.

The role requires senior leadership experience in higher education, strong collaboration with academic and professional staff, and a postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional