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Champion academic quality, your next leadership role starts here
UC Level 9, Salary Range $ 131,884 pa - $ 138,026 pa plus 17% Super
Full Time, Continuing Opportunity
About us:
At University of Canberra we don’t just educate, we empower. With a strong focus on innovation, equity, and sustainability, our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a launchpad for first-in-family students and future leaders alike. UC is more than a university, it’s a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities.
About the opportunity:
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your strategic insights can shape the future of learning and teaching?
UC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Educational Quality Business Partner to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving academic excellence across the university.
Key Responsibilities:
As a strategic partner to faculties, you will:
Align learning and teaching practices with university strategy.
Provide high-level advice to the Associate Director, Learning and Teaching on academic quality and excellence.
Lead initiatives to monitor, evaluate, and improve academic quality in alignment with the Higher Education Standards Framework and university policies.
Collaborate with Associate Deans (Education) and academic staff to deliver on strategic educational priorities.
Support the design, review, and accreditation of academic programs.
Oversee the implementation of the Curriculum Management System (CLaMS).
Co-deliver scholarly programs that build academic staff capability in pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment.
Coordinate recognition programs such as UC Teaching Awards, AAUT Awards, and HEA Fellowships.
Contribute to the development and review of academic policies and procedures.
Provide expert advice to academic governance committees.
Prepare high-quality reporting.
Ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory standards.
About you:
You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of higher education quality frameworks and a passion for continuous improvement. To be successful in this role you will bring:
Relevant tertiary qualification (Masters' level or above preferred)
Prior experience as an Academic in a Higher Education environment would be highly regarded
Proven experience in academic quality assurance, governance and enhancement.
Strong knowledge of the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong time management and prioritising ability
Experience in curriculum design, review, and accreditation processes.
A commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers innovative work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture with excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible, family-friendly policies,
On site gym, on site medical services, a grocer and childcare facilities.
Strong values driven organisation
Professional Development offerings
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary. Please ensure you take the time to align your Resume with the Position Description
Eligibility:
Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission. The successful applicants will be required to have a police check or a current ACT working with vulnerable people (WWVP) as part of their pre-employment requirements.
For job specific information: Please contact Steve Barth - Associate Director, Learning & Teaching - Steve.Bath@canberra.edu.au
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 3 August 2025
