Part-Time Academic Leader, Health Postgraduate Programs

Navitas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited global career opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging and novated leasing

2 paid volunteer days per year

Health & well-being packages including

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Navitas, in partnership with Charles Sturt University Melbourne, seeks an Academic Manager for Health postgraduate programs to deliver high-quality teaching and provide academic leadership in a vibrant campus setting.

This face-to-face, 0.6 FTE role offers collegial collaboration, curriculum oversight, student support, and engagement with industry partners to ensure contemporary, industry-relevant learning.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in Health, Health Management, Public Health, or related field with university teaching experience.
• Minimum five years’ professional/industry experience in Health or related field, with ability to integrate knowledge into teaching.
• Proven ability to deliver and assess high-quality student learning, with student-centred approaches.
• Demonstrated academic leadership capability in a complex academic environment.
• Experience in diverse, inclusive educational environments, including First Nations students.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health concepts, current practice, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring and supporting teaching staff.
• Engagement in scholarly activity or industry engagement is desirable.
• Understanding health curriculum, quality assurance, and modern teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an inclusive, diverse learning environment for Health students.
• Provide high-quality, student-centred teaching across health postgraduate programs with engaging methods.
• Lead and enhance teaching practices using feedback and evidence-informed approaches.
• Provide academic leadership and oversight of course and subject delivery and assessments.
• Offer academic guidance and mentoring to students on study strategies and progression.
• Assess student work, provide timely constructive feedback, and maintain records.
• Develop connections with CSU Course Director and health sector stakeholders.
• Engage in scholarly activities and share best practices with colleagues.
• Provide leadership and support to teaching staff, ensuring standards and compliance.
• Recruit, induct and mentor new Health teaching staff.
• Support course review, accreditation, and quality assurance activities.
• Remain informed on trends and professional practice in health.

Skills

Academic leadership

Teaching & pedagogy

Student support

Curriculum development

Diversity & inclusion

Education

PhD in Health / Health Management / Public Health

Tools

Job description

Navitas, in partnership with Charles Sturt University Melbourne, seeks an Academic Manager for Health postgraduate programs to deliver high-quality teaching and provide academic leadership in a vibrant campus setting.

This face-to-face, 0.6 FTE role offers collegial collaboration, curriculum oversight, student support, and engagement with industry partners to ensure contemporary, industry-relevant learning.