"Academic Lead"

Job Description:

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 role:

At the University of Canberra, we are committed to supporting our international students to thrive academically and professionally. We are seeking a self-driven and highly motivated Academic Lead to lead strategic initiatives that strengthen English and academic skills development for international students in health-related courses.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate with staff and students across the Faculty to design and deliver impactful academic support programs. You will play a vital role in integrating targeted language and learning initiatives into the Faculty’s educational and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) strategies, bridging communication gaps and creating a more connected and supportive learning environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and deliver academic study modules for international Health students aligned with UC’s WIL and assessment frameworks.
• Collaborate with Faculty educators to enhance academic support across the international student journey.
• Develop and deliver a Faculty-focused evaluation strategy (including but not limited to SOTL/Research) to demonstrate impact of interventions on international students’ success in both course work and work-integrated learning.

About you:

• Self-driven, highly motivated, and passionate about enhancing international student success.
• Strong awareness of the academic and cultural challenges faced by international students in higher education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge gaps and engage effectively across diverse groups.
• Ability to collaborate with academic and professional staff to deliver impactful learning initiatives.
• A PhD in a related Health Science discipline is desirable; Candidates who have commenced a PhD are also encouraged to apply.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

Please refer to the Position Description, and apply with your CV and a 1-page cover letter, outlining your ideas for how you would approach the primary responsibilities - particularly how you would improve the academic success of international students in the Faculty of Health.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: please contact Bernie Bissett, Associate Dean Work Integrated Learning, bernie.bissett@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 16 November 2025.