Associate Director, Education Pathways

• 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

How to Apply:

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Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

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