Associate Director (Academic), VU Brisbane

Job Description

• Lead and grow Victoria University’s operation in Brisbane
• Work with our long-term partner, Education Centre of Australia (ECA) to establish a new campus offering a world class experience for students
• The position is located at our new Brisbane Campus in Fortitude Valley.

About Us:

Victoria University (VU) Brisbane  is committed to providing students with excellent learning experiences from leading educators using innovative and personalised teaching methodologies underpinned by the VU First Year CollegeTM and the VU Block ModelTM . VU takes pride in combining theory and practice with strong links to industry and community experience to ensure its graduates are career ready. 

At our multicultural Brisbane campus, run in partnership with Education Centre of Australia (ECA), we offer a growing range of industry relevant courses in business, information technology and early childhood education.

About the Role:

The Associate Director (Academic), VU Brisbane, will provide academic and operational leadership and management of VU Brisbane, ensuring quality provision across its academic and administrative dimensions in all areas to achieve exceptional educational and business (including revenue) goals, including oversight of quality assurance, academic integrity, and the overall student experience. 

The Associate Director (Academic) is accountable for managing the delivery of VU Higher Education Diploma, Bachelor and Master degree courses at VU Brisbane. VU Brisbane offers courses in business and information technology, and education at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

This is a three-year fixed-term contract. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Lead and foster excellence in scholarship, teaching and policy implementation for VU Brisbane academic staff and courses.
• Implement policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure course delivery meets equivalent standards at VU Brisbane to those set for VU Melbourne.
• Recruit and manage academic teaching and professional staff.
• Maintain key relationships with ECA shared services and VU stakeholders across the University.
• Implement robust professional development opportunities for VU Brisbane academic staff and opportunities for VU Brisbane staff to engage in scholarly activity to maintain currency in their discipline
• Report and make appropriate recommendations on issues relating to academic quality and student experience at VU Brisbane 
• Manage the Academic Administration and Student Services teams for teaching, classroom and lab allocations, Learning Hub, and student support services
• Develop collaboration with industry and professional organisations.

About You:

You will be an experienced professional with a background in academic management in an international higher education context, strong operational management skills and a proven record of successfully influencing and engaging others to deliver effective outcomes. With a strong focus on customer service and the ability to apply creative thinking to find solutions to issues and problems, they will be adept at working autonomously, applying considerable knowledge and expertise to build and expand the VU Brisbane operation.

What We Offer: 

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff .

How to Apply:

To view a copy of the position description, please click here . To submit your application click on the Apply Now button

Your application must be submitted a Single Document and to include:

• A cover letter addressing why you are interested in the role
• Your response to the Key Selection Criteria; (max. 2 pages)
• Your curriculum vitae/resume.

For further information relating to the position, please contact, Celina Chopard Campus Director and Principal VU Sydney and Brisbane, by email at [email protected] 

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 10 March 2024

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Victoria University is committed to inclusion and diversity, achieving gender equality in senior roles, and strongly encourages suitably qualified and experienced people to apply.