Pro Vice Chancellor, Education & Student Success
Surry Hills - Australia
Job Summary
Shape the future of education and student success.
Torrens University Australia is seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our Academic team as Pro Vice Chancellor Education & Student Success.
As a Certified B Corporation Torrens University Australia is committed to using education as a force for good. We are a rapidly growing university agile and constantly evolving delivering industry-connected future-focused education that transforms lives and careers.
Reporting to the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) this leadership role will drive the Universitys strategic agenda for student success educational excellence graduate employability and learning transformation.
Student Success Champion strategies that improve retention progression completion and graduate outcomes.
Academic Quality & Teaching Excellence Drive educational quality curriculum innovation and teaching excellence.
Graduate Employability & Work-Integrated Learning Strengthen career readiness through industry partnerships and workforce-aligned learning.
First Nations Education & Success Advance meaningful outcomes through culturally responsive and inclusive practice.
Digital Learning & Educational Transformation Lead innovation in digital learning AI-enabled education and educational technologies.
Portfolio Leadership & Governance Provide executive leadership governance and strategic direction across a high-performing portfolio.
You are an accomplished higher education leader with a proven track record of driving institutional improvement leading complex change and influencing outcomes across complex stakeholder environments.
Please submit your CV with a Cover Letter addressing the six strategic accountabilities of the role as stated above.
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self you have accessibility requirements or needs please contactfor confidential support to ensurean equitable barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.
Why join us
Boldmodernand agilewereAustralias fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40000 alumni across 115 countries and 2000 staff 2020Australian Financial Reviewnamed us one of the countrys most innovative companies. As we continue toestablishourselves as a truly global university we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate peopleyoullfind opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are a private for-profit university with a robust research agenda as well as social impact initiatives focused on making the world a better place. We encourage our academics to produce meaningful work thatcontributesto our overall mission.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace colour religion age ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Our culture
Just like our studentsour employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us we give you the freedom to be boldcreativeand courageous with flexible working arrangements(hours and ways of working will vary from role to role)that allow you to bring your a culture that celebrates communitycollaborationand innovation where people love what they do.
What we offer
We support your personal passionsdevelopmentand wellbeing to make your working life a more rewarding Torrens University Australiayoullbenefitfrom:
a positive workplace environment that fosters a global entrepreneurial mindset
building on an academic culture connected to industry and community
opportunities to innovate across teaching and research
access to internal opportunities that promote professional growth
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australiaa great placeto work visit love to hear from you.
Applications close:29th July 2026
Job reference:R30640
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at
About Company
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