Interim Chief Academic Officer (CAO) Greater Melbourne, Australia Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Academic Officer to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a strategic academic leader with a strong background in regulatory compliance and a passion for educational excellence and innovation. Key responsibilities for this role include providing strategic academic leadership, overseeing academic governance, and ensuring compliance with TEQSA, HESF, AQF, and other higher education regulatory requirements. The Chief Academic Officer will also be responsible for leading TEQSA accreditation and reaccreditation activities, driving continuous improvement, and championing academic integrity and student outcomes. Applicants for the Chief Academic Officer position at the company should have a substantial experience in academic leadership within an Australian higher education provider, with a focus on TEQSA/HESF compliance and course accreditation processes. The role requires a candidate with a doctoral-level qualification, a proven track record in curriculum design, quality assurance, and assessment governance, as well as experience in leading and developing academic staff. The ideal candidate will have high-level communication skills, extensive knowledge of academic governance and regulatory frameworks, and a strong commitment to driving innovation and institutional growth. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract role that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the academic direction of the organization and the future of higher education.

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Online Education Services