Academic Director, Education Strategy
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Job Summary
- Drive transformation and shape future ready courses
- Join a purpose-driven university with regional impact
- Champion education innovation
The role
- Full Time Fixed Term (up to 5 years)
- Senior remuneration package from $208921 to $261151 (including superannuation)
- Campus-based: Albury-Wodonga Bathurst Dubbo Orange Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga. Other locations / remote work considered upon application.
As the Academic Director Education Strategy you will shape and direct a future-focused course portfolio aligned with the Universitys Education Strategy with executive leaders youll drive innovative curriculum development that responds to evolving student industry and disciplinary needs including the integration of AI and programmatic assessment.
About you
- PhD-qualified with recognised expertise in curriculum student learning or assessment transformation
- Strong knowledge of educational design AI policy and equity in a regional university context
- Skilled communicator and collaborator with influence across senior and cross-functional teams
- Proven leader in strategic education initiatives team management and change delivery
- Experienced in applying and evaluating digital technologies to enhance learning outcomes
About us
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phraseyindyamarra winhanganhameans the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge but it also speaks to the mission of universities to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.
Harnessing technology we thrive as a distributed yet connected community welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Learn more about the Division of Learning and Teaching here.
Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people carers people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people with disability neurodivergent people and people of all age groups genders and sexualities for all roles.
To apply
Click the Apply button and complete your application online submit a statement of suitability demonstrating your skills knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further information
Additional information is available in theposition description or by contacting:
Recruitment specific enquiries: Madison Petersen Talent Acquisition Consultant
Role specific enquiries: Professor Janelle Wheat Pro Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching
Closing Date: 11pm 28 January 2026
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
