Course Quality & Accreditation Manager

Who we are:
At Torrens University Australia making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives families communities and the world.

A progressive university we ground our studies in industry preparing students for career success through practical industry-informed learning.

Whats the job

The Course Quality & Accreditation Manager leads comprehensive course review and re-accreditation processes across the university. This role is central to ensuring course quality regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across the full course lifecycle.

You will work closely with academic leaders to enable high-quality course design and decision-making acting as a trusted advisor and facilitator rather than the final decision-maker.

Principle accountabilities (but not limited to):

• Course Review Leadership: Manage and deliver comprehensive course reviews (CCR) overseeing 3545 reviews annually across multiple disciplines

• Accreditation & Compliance: Lead course re-/accreditation activities aligned with TEQSA and internal governance requirements

• Market & Data Analysis: Conduct market viability and course performance analysis using internal and external data to inform academic decisions

• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Executive Deans academic staff and Academic Administration to drive course quality outcomes

• Facilitation & Influence: Enable academic teams to improve courses acting as a sounding board and guide rather than owning academic decisions

• Quality Assurance: Ensure alignment with the Higher Education Standards Framework and internal quality processes

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements across course review and accreditation workflows

• Documentation & Governance: Prepare high-quality accreditation documentation reports and submissions

What your day might look like:

• Managing multiple course reviews simultaneously with clear timelines and milestones

• Analysing course data and market insights to support recommendations

• Facilitating discussions with academics on course improvements

• Coordinating accreditation documentation and governance processes

• Working independently while collaborating across faculties and teams

Who you are:

• Masters degree (PhD desirable but not essential)

• 5 years experience in higher education quality accreditation curriculum design or academic development

• Strong working knowledge of TEQSA and regulatory frameworks

• Experience preparing accreditation documentation and working on course reviews

• Ability to translate regulatory standards into practical course design outcomes

• Highly organised able to manage high volumes of work and competing priorities

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills particularly with senior academic leaders

What will set you apart:

• Direct experience working with TEQSA

• Background in learning design or academic development

• Ability to operate effectively in evolving environments with manual or developing systems

• A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and efficiency

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This is a permanent full-time position offering hybrid flexibility to work from a campus near and from home.

Please note if you are successful in securing this role you will be required to submit:

• Current Working with Children Check

• Certified copies of all your Academic qualifications

Why join us
Bold modern and agile were Australias fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40000 alumni across 115 countries and 2000 staff 2020 Australian Financial Review named us one of the countrys most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people youll find 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 meaningful work from our academics that contributes to our overall mission.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race 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 students our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us we give you the freedom to be bold creative and courageous with flexible working arrangements (hours and ways of working will vary from role to role) that allow you to bring your best. Weve built a culture that celebrates community collaboration and innovation where people love what they do.

What we offer:
We support your personal passions development and wellbeing to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia youll benefit from:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Opportunities for career growth and development

• A collaborative cross-functional academic environment

• The chance to influence course quality at scale across the university

Hiring process:
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward.

Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work visit love to hear from you.

Job reference: R30294

To ensure a fair and thorough review process applications for this role will close on Friday 5th June.

Please note we may close applications earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with updates regarding your application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at