"Teaching and Learning Governance Director"

Institution Overview

Marcus Oldham is Australia’s leading independent agricultural college; its model and course delivery is unique. It is consistently ranked as one of the highest performers for student experience and teaching quality in the Country. Located in Geelong, Victora, the College specialises in under-graduate and post graduate applied degree qualifications in Business, with a targeted focus on the agriculture and agribusiness industries. The College also delivers a range of professional development and short courses to the industry through its Centre of Professional Development.

The student cohort represent all States and Territories of the country, with undergraduates predominantly residing on campus, creating a passionate, engaged and vibrant environment. This experience translates to highly engaged and connected alumni, as well as a broad range of supporters from the Australian industry who recognise the value of ensuring the College maintains it standards of delivering outstanding graduates.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a full-time Director, Teaching and Learning Governance.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 This position has dual focus areas of responsibility:

1)   Maintaining and driving the College’s continuous improvement in academic quality and compliance. This includes maintaining regulatory responsibilities and compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (2021) and meeting the expectations of the regulator, the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) (approx. 0.6 FTE).

2)   Responsible for the operational and academic management of the College’s online postgraduate programs. This work covers the recruitment of students, as well as ensuring high quality delivery of programs, review, and enhancement of all online postgraduate programs (approx. 0.4 FTE)

 While we are seeking an individual who may have interest and displayed experience in the delivery of both these functions, we may be willing to consider the role(s) on a part-time basis for the right applicants.

 SELECTION CRITERIA

• Proven experience in higher education management (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in higher education academic governance and compliance management (or similar).
• Proven experience or exposure to postgraduate course delivery, and awareness of enrolment and related academic operations.
• Proven experience in curriculum design, assessment standards and accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to support and manage the work of an Academic Board or equivalent governance body.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to translate, inform and apply academic guidelines and principles within a non-hierarchical, highly consultative and collaborative environment.
• Excellent engagement with student cohorts and the ability to build strong relationships with prospective and current students and alumni.
• Exposure or deep interest in the Australian Agricultural Sector will be highly regarded.

 QUALIFICATIONS 

Postgraduate qualification in higher education, management, or related discipline (Doctoral completion, or enrolment or qualified entry will be highly regarded).

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work with a passionate team at Australia’s highly regarded and only independent Agricultural higher education institution.
• A unique environment where you are genuinely provided with every opportunity to make your role your own and have significant impact on the College’s academic outcomes.
• An attractive remuneration package and other benefits will be negotiated to reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

 HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria listed, you may also refer position description which can be found here: https://marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/about-us/our-people/open-positions

Please submit your application to: recruitment@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au

Note, applicants must have full rights to work in Australia; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Closing Date: 6th March 2026.