At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate postgraduate programs while ensuring top-notch academic governance.
- Company: UNSW Business School, a top 20 global university with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education and make a real impact in a leading institution.
- Qualifications: Strong academic background and proven leadership in higher education.
This Job is based in Australia. This position is full time (35 hours per week) for a duration of 3 years fixed term. Remuneration ranges from Level C at $161,619 to Level E at $247,295, plus 17% superannuation contributions and annual leave loading. The location is Kensington Campus, Sydney (Hybrid flexible working). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered.
About UNSW: UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. This combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world (QS top 20) and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight.
About The Role: The Associate Dean, Postgraduate Programs and Academic Governance (Associate Dean, PG) is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, governance, and management of postgraduate programs at the UNSW Business School. The Associate Dean, PG is a champion for the suite of postgraduate programs and a key academic governance lead who will work to advance program and education governance objectives in alignment with Business School and UNSW strategy. This includes:
- Facilitating outstanding learning experiences and outcomes for students.
- Developing an environment that promotes continuous improvement in educational performance and governance practice.
- Leading appropriate education governance processes across the broader education portfolio.
- Ensuring that the School’s programs are recognised by students and employers as leaders in their markets.
This is a senior and dynamic position, requiring strategic judgment and planning, expected to perform at the highest level under the broad direction of the Senior Deputy Dean (Education and Student experience). The Associate Dean, PG will also be the Program Director of the MCom (Master of Commerce) and MCom Extension Programs at the Business School and may chair, convene or contribute to relevant Faculty education governance meetings, committees and systems across the education portfolio, and represent the Business School in relevant University committees or working groups, as required.
The governance component extends beyond PG programs and, as delegated, supports academic governance across the whole Business School education portfolio. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of postgraduate education and academic governance within a leading Business School. As a senior academic leader, you will drive innovation, quality, and impact across a diverse postgraduate portfolio and broader Business School education portfolio. Working closely with senior leadership and academic stakeholders, you will influence program strategy, enhance student outcomes, and strengthen portfolio-wide academic governance practices. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, offering the chance to build high-performing teams, foster industry engagement, and deliver programs and governance processes recognised for excellence in a competitive global market.
The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Some Key Skills Required:
- Relevant academic qualifications with a strong track record of excellent educational performance and a strong understanding of postgraduate education and portfolio-wide education governance in a university setting.
- Proven record of management experience and effective leadership and team/relationship building capabilities within a higher education environment.
- Academic Level C-E (or equivalent at an overseas institution) with relevant education leadership and governance experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of strategic and political issues in the higher education sector, as well as of University and Faculty governance and policy and procedural frameworks, including education governance processes across the education portfolio.
- Demonstrated commitment to student welfare and improving student learning experiences and outcomes.
- Clear evidence of political acumen and proven ability to influence, persuade, negotiate and inspire people to act towards a common purpose to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
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