Product Development And Delivery Lead

Australian Catholic University Employees, Location, Alumni; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Flexible work

Study leave

Job summary

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) is seeking a Product Development and Delivery Lead within School Operations to expand the Faculty of Education and Arts' portfolio of innovative education offerings for domestic and international markets. The role leads products through full lifecycle, from concept to delivery, collaborating with academics and partners to create impact and sustainable growth.

Based across Brisbane, Canberra, North Sydney, Strathfield or Melbourne with hybrid flexibility,

Job description

Job No: APTAV100130#058

• Play a key role in expanding the Faculty of Education and Arts' portfolio of innovative education products and positioning the Faculty for growth across domestic and international markets.
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
• Full time, fixed term role until December 2027 at our Brisbane, Canberra, North Sydney, Strathfield or Melbourne campus with some hybrid flexibility.

About the role:

Operating within School Operations, the Product Development and Delivery Lead plays a key role in expanding the Faculty of Education and Arts' portfolio of innovative education products and positioning the Faculty for growth across domestic and international markets. Working under the direction of the Deputy Dean Global and National Manager (Floreo Hub), and in close collaboration with the Associate Dean Innovation and Partnerships and Research Translation Lead, the role brings together academics, subject matter experts, professional staff and partners to co-design and develop high-quality educational offerings that translate research, expertise and emerging opportunities into practical solutions that create impact, respond to sector needs, and strengthen the Faculty's reputation and reach. The position is responsible for leading products through the full lifecycle, from concept development and market assessment through to implementation, delivery and ongoing enhancement. This includes executive education, professional learning, micro credentials, short courses, transnational education initiatives and other partnership-based offerings. The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, shape product concepts and develop delivery models that create value for learners and partners. It also contributes to the development of licensing, partnership and revenue-sharing approaches that support the sustainable growth and dissemination of the Faculty's intellectual property, educational expertise and research-informed practice. Through the development of distinctive, evidence-informed learning products, the Product Development and Delivery Lead supports research translation, fosters meaningful engagement with partners, and helps build a sustainable pipeline of offerings that extend the reach, impact and reputation of the Faculty locally, nationally and internationally.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Jessica Piesse: [e-mail]

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $138,111 - $154,409 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $116,706 - $130,478 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

Applications close: 28-SEP-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Learn more about Athena Swan

Play a key role in expanding the Faculty of Education and Arts' portfolio of innovative education products, fixed term until Dec 2027 at Brisbane, Canberra, North Sydney, Strathfield, Melbourne.

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