Associate Director, Education Pathways

Vacancy Details

* * * Position: Organisation Unit: Location: Tenure: Closing: Synopsis:

Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

Job No: APTAV101331#070

Contribute to the innovation, growth and excellence of ACU's pathway programs

Newly created position with a focus on business development

Five (5) year, senior manager contract, attracting market-based remuneration

North Sydney location (preferred), Melbourne considered

As Associate Director, Education Pathways, you'll contribute high level strategic leadership and operational management to support the strategic direction, growth and quality of ACU's education pathway programs. Working closely with the Director, you'll identify new business opportunities and product development that contribute to the financial sustainability of pathways programs, while maintaining academic integrity and compliance.

This includes expanding enrolment opportunities through the development of transnational education and innovative domestic pathway models that support sustainable growth and access. These efforts will be facilitated and underpinned by the proactive development of impactful domestic and international partnerships, articulation agreements and transnational education partnerships.

You'll also drive the effective implementation of pathway initiatives, oversee day-to-day operations across the directorate and ensure that programs are delivered to a high academic, regulatory and student-experience standard, that reflect and uphold ACU's Catholic identity, values and commitment to equity, inclusion and the dignity of every learner.

To be successful, you'll possess a comprehensive understanding of tertiary education and pathway sector compliance requirements and academic governance frameworks, coupled with a master's degree in business, education, leadership or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Key to your impact will be in your ability to provide strategic advice and leadership to improve the financial performance and long-term sustainability of pathway programs through sound business planning and evidence-based decision-making.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to: Marta Spes-Skrbis, Director, Pathways at: marta.skrbis@acu.edu.au

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Applications close: 03-MAY-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

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ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

_ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website._

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