Hybrid-Work Executive: Academic Governance & Compliance

Deakin; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Parental leave

Flexible leave options

Leave purchase option

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Deakin University invites applications for a Senior Manager, Academic Governance, to lead governance and policy development across the university. This role shapes standards, ensures compliance, and partners with senior leaders to drive excellence in academic governance on campus and online.

The successful candidate will bring postgraduate qualifications and extensive governance experience, with a track record of influencing executive decisions and managing risk in higher education contexts.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
• Experience leading major functions, portfolios or strategic initiatives.
• Ability to operate at a senior leadership level.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capability.
• Experience managing governance, policy and regulatory contexts for universities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Deakin's academic governance framework, shaping policies, standards and practices that enable academic excellence.
• Partner with senior leaders to influence strategic decisions and deliver impactful governance outcomes across the University.
• Champion academic quality and compliance, ensuring alignment with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the Academic Board function, driving effective governance, decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Provide trusted expert advice on academic policy, governance, quality assurance and emerging academic initiatives.
• Build governance capability and collaboration, embedding leading practice, managing risk and enabling strategic priorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Governance

Policy development

Risk management

Executive influence

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance (HE/university)

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Deakin University invites applications for a Senior Manager, Academic Governance, to lead governance and policy development across the university. This role shapes standards, ensures compliance, and partners with senior leaders to drive excellence in academic governance on campus and online.

The successful candidate will bring postgraduate qualifications and extensive governance experience, with a track record of influencing executive decisions and managing risk in higher education contexts.