Program Director, India Project
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Job Summary
- Help shape UWAs first international campus driving excellence across borders.
- Deliver a future-ready institution through global collaboration and innovation.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
- Attractive and Flexible Remuneration Package plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Implementation Support Team is responsible for the coordinated establishment of the University of Western Australia (UWA) India campus. This team oversees the planning integration and delivery of academic programs student services and operational functions to ensure the successful setup of a fully integrated and high-performing international branch campus. The work area ensures alignment across curriculum development academic governance student experience infrastructure finance people and culture IT and compliance. It fosters collaboration accountability and continuous improvement across all streams with a strong focus on delivering academic quality regulatory compliance and strategic outcomes. The team also manages the transition from implementation to steady-state operations ensuring a seamless handover to ongoing campus leadership.
About the opportunity
- Lead the Implementation Support Team to establish UWA India ensuring readiness compliance and alignment with UWAs strategic goals.
- Coordinate academic and operational streams to deliver a cohesive campus managing interdependencies and enabling informed decisions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Australia and India oversee performance and ensure a smooth transition to steady-state operations.
About you
- Proven senior leadership experience in a large complex or cross-border organisation preferably within higher education or international operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive integration across academic operational and enabling functions to deliver major establishment or transformation programs.
- Extensive experience in institutional or campus establishment including planning sequencing and coordination of multiple interdependent workstreams through to operational readiness.
- Strong understanding of higher education governance quality assurance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. TEQSA AQF or international equivalents) and the ability to apply these in an international or transnational context.
- Advanced stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior university leaders regulators government and external partners across diverse cultural contexts.
Note: A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: PD - Program Director India Project (521804).pdf
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Sean Vel at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 16 November 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
UWA is a world top 100 university, ranked first in Western Australia for graduate employability. We encourage our students, staff and alumni to become passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who drive innovation and change.
