Dean/Academic Director (He)

Management - Universities (Education &
Training)

Full time

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EDU is an ASX-listed company operating tertiary education businesses focused on Health and Community Services fields. We empower people towards meaningful careers through quality education. EDU operates two businesses with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide:

• Australian Learning Group (ALG) - VET provider for international students. Learn more about ALG.
• Ikon Institute of Australia (Ikon) - HE provider for domestic and international students. Learn more about Ikon.

About the role

The Dean/Academic Director (HE) will lead and manage academic operations of our Higher Education entity (Ikon).

Reporting to the General Manager, Academic and Governance, this role is pivotal in developing and implementing the Teaching and Learning Plan, ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational experiences that align with Ikon's Strategic Plan and regulatory requirements.

The role also involves overseeing development and implementation of the Product Development Plan to introduce new courses in line with Ikon's Strategic Plan

Key Responsibilities include

Teaching and Learning

• Develop and implement Teaching and Learning Plan.
• Chair the Teaching and Learning Committee and report to the Academic Board.
• Implement scholarly activities framework and promote innovation in teaching.
• Fostering a culture of scholarship, supporting student success, and maintaining the quality of teaching and learning outcomes

Workforce Planning and Management

• Develop workforce plans and oversee recruitment of academic staff.
• Support professional development and performance management.

Product Development and Review

• Oversee development of a Product Development Plan consistent with Ikon's Strategic Plan for the development of new courses
• Review and contribute to accreditation applications.
• Course and curriculum improvements and adherence to regulatory and professional accreditation standards.

External Relationships and Benchmarking:

• Develop and implement a cross-institutional benchmarking activity plan, to inform continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a cross-institutional benchmarking activity plan, to inform continuous improvement.
• Maintain positive engagement with the higher education regulator

Governance and Quality Assurance

• Support academic governance and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with academic standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage academic operations budget and resources effectively.

Team Management

• Demonstrate exemplary academic leadership and support the development of such leadership across senior academics
• Facilitate cross-school and cross-campus meetings as required to ensure communication and feedback, and development and maintenance of high-quality work processeswithin the academic function
• Embrace and model the fundamental values of the EDU Group and ensure these characteristics are consistently applied across all key initiatives and decision-making

About you

• PhD in any discipline (management or adult education-related field of study preferred), or a Master's with at least 5 years' experience in academic leadership and management
• Demonstrated established reputation at a national and/or international level as reflected by a substantial record of scholarship
• Extensive experience in academic management, and leading change and innovation within a higher education environment
• Experience in developing, leading, and managing high-performing academic teams, informed by an institution's vision, mission and goals
• Expert knowledge of contemporary pedagogical developments in face-to-face, blended and online delivery modes, informed by continuing scholarship and/or practice
• Proven record of high-quality outcomes associated with course development and accreditation, and the ongoing management of courses and curriculum
• Demonstrated understanding of requirements associated with regulatory frameworks, especially the current iteration of the Higher Education Standards Framework, the Education Services for Overseas Students Act and the National Code
• High attention to detail and results-focused
• Strong IT literacy, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite
• Paid birthday leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Reward and recognition
• Breakfast supplies on campus
• Year-round engagement events
• Fun and diverse working environment
• CBD location and easy access to public transport

Diversity &
Inclusion

We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society in order to better serve our students. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity, and from people of all ages.

Next steps

• Please apply online or send your resume and a covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience to
• We are only able to consider applicants with the right to live and work in Australia
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application

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