- Full-Time | Fixed Term (12 months)
- Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $102,589 - $113,561
- Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role
Join a growing team and lead the identification, development, establishment and strategic review of international education pathways and articulation arrangements that support student access and progression to Flinders University programs, including transnational education and branch campus offerings.
The position works collaboratively with international schools, pathway providers, education institutions, Colleges, Global Engagement, Admissions and Compliance, Marketing and Student Recruitment, and other relevant stakeholders to assess opportunities and develop pathway models aligned with University priorities, academic requirements, partnership commitments and recruitment objectives and provides specialist advice on pathway design, articulation, credit and progression models.
You will be accountable for pathway opportunity development, design & coordination, performance & portfolio review and partnership development & strategic engagement, which will include the establishment, approval readiness and handover of these pathways.
For a more comprehensive list of key position responsibilities, please view the Position Description
This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to "Changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters", by 2035 through providing specialist advice on pathway design, articulation, credit and progression models; evaluation of pathway and arrangement performance; and recommendations for opportunities for enhancement, growth or risk treatment. It establishes operational requirements for approved arrangements and coordinates their structured handover to the Coordinator, Transnational Education and Partner Services
Working collaboratively with colleagues, academic staff and education partners, the role contributes to a vibrant culture and embraces an agile approach to delivering responsive, high-quality services in a dynamic environment.
About You
As success in this role requires an inclusive and collaborative approach, sound judgement, intercultural capability and a strong focus on innovation, evidence-informed decision-making and continuous improvement, you will possess exemplary high level communication, interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence outcomes and work effectively across organisational and cultural boundaries.
You have proven experience developing, establishing or reviewing education pathways, articulation arrangements, partnership programs or related international education initiatives, and can demonstrate experience building productive relationships with schools, education institutions, pathway providers, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience building productive relationships with schools, education institutions, pathway providers, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
- The ability to interpret and apply academic, admissions, pathway-related and regulatory requirements and translate them into workable arrangements
- Proven coordinate complex activities involving multiple stakeholders and achieve outcomes through collaboration and sound judgement.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate performance, identify opportunities and risks, and recommend practical solutions.
- Additional language capability relevant to the University’s international education partner regions is desirable.
About the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students)
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) provides administrative support to key strategic and operational functions of the University’s student-related and academic services. Under the general portfolio, the Office team support Portfolio leadership and facilitate dialogue between key service areas to help the Portfolio ensure Flinders’ educational offerings are innovative, of assured quality, and are student centred. This drives our values and ethos, our impact and engagement, and our vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.
Life at Flinders
They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.
Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.
Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
- Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
- We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
- Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
- Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
- Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
- Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes A current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University.
The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
How to Apply and Information
- You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document, which addresses the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description:
- Demonstrated experience developing, establishing or reviewing education pathways, articulation arrangements, partnership programs or related international education initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience building productive relationships with schools, education institutions, pathway providers, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
- Well developed to high level communication, interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence outcomes and work effectively across organisational and cultural boundaries.
- Proven ability to coordinate complex activities involving multiple stakeholders and achieve outcomes through collaboration and sound judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply academic, admissions, pathway-related and regulatory requirements and translate them into workable arrangements.
- Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383.
- For more information regarding this position, please contact Chris Brebner
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 02 Nov 2026
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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