EOI-Acting Head of Program Development, Quality and Assessment, School of Health SciencesAustralia
Position: Fixed Term until 18 August 2025.
About the university The University of Notre Dame Australia stands as a prestigious private Catholic institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic student development.
About the faculty The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery and Health Sciences is the largest faculty in the University, known for its robust programs and impactful research initiatives.
About the role The Head of Program Development, Quality, and Assessment is a senior leadership role within the School of Health Sciences, responsible for ensuring that academic programs meet the highest standards of quality, relevance, and effectiveness.
This position involves leading the development, implementation, quality assurance, and assessment of programs, aligning them with university goals and accreditation requirements and enhancing the academic experience and outcomes for staff and students within the School of Health Sciences.
About you As the ideal candidate for the Head of Program Development, Quality, and Assessment, you bring experience in academic leadership and a deep commitment to excellence in education.
You are a strategic thinker with experience in curriculum development, designing and implementing high-quality academic programs that meet rigorous standards and accreditation requirements.
Qualifications, skills & experience Possession of a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing with recognised significant experience in the relevant discipline area.Highly developed collaborative, influencing, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills essential for managing a diverse team and engaging with stakeholders.Ability to articulate a vision and goal and engage the management team to lead the national school towards achieving its goals.Previous experience in and leadership management in higher education.Experience in leading, mentoring, coaching, guiding, supporting and managing employees engaged in learning and teaching, research and across the professional services.Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.Demonstrated leadership in academic and professional activities within health sciences along with an established record of contributions to teaching, research excellence and publication, and / or professional practice.Successful track record of higher education leadership and management and demonstrated experience of leadership and supporting staff engaged in learning and teaching.Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic direction, manage resources, and work within a diverse team effectively.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.Commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment.Join our team This is a great development opportunity for Senior Lecturers or above for a chance to contribute to the growth and development of Health Sciences education at the University of Notre Dame Australia.
If you believe you have the combination of academic qualifications, leadership experience, a strong research background, and excellent strategic and administrative skills, and are passionate about academic leadership, fostering industry partnerships, and advancing the Health Sciences disciplines, we invite you to apply.
How to apply This position is open to applications within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, & Health Sciences.
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 18 November 2024
Interviews will be held approx.
1 week after the closing date.
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Shane Patman.
#J-18808-Ljbffr