Manager, Course Environments

• Flexible location hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 9 $138102 - $146374 (4% increase will apply from 29 June 2026) 17% Superannuation

Why work with us

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangementsto help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in both online and on campus.

Who are we

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria revolutionising education with 61000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood Geelong Waurn Ponds Geelong Waterfront Warrnambool Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI) GIFT City India and our vibrant online environment. Were proud to be a progressive and open-minded university delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the worlds universities.

As the Manager Course Environments you will:

• Lead the management and optimisation of university course systems and environments to support high-quality course design delivery and governance.
• Oversee course environment configuration templates workflows and business rules to ensure compliance with academic and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure course information is accurate consistent and accessible across systems supporting effective course development review and approval processes.
• Collaborate with academic professional and technical stakeholders to enhance course environments from a user experience and functional perspective.
• Drive continuous improvement in course lifecycle management aligning systems and processes with institutional teaching and learning priorities.

To be successful youll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or equivalent combination
• Experience leading functions programs or significant bodies of work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and inform decision-making.
• Experience managing resources and delivering outcomes in complex environments.
• Strong communication and relationship management capability.
• Understanding of governance policy and organisational context.

Heres how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Sharna Spittle Senior Pro Vice-Chancellor Teaching and Learning on

For a copy of the position description please see below:

Manager Course Environments HEW

Applications for this position close on 14^th June 2026

Are You Ready

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Genderbased Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Genderbased Violence during the course of their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced genderbased violence. A Yes response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the Universitys safety obligations.