Course Quality & Accreditation Manager at Torrens… · Surry…

Course Quality & Accreditation Manager Location: Campus Surry Hills 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. What’s 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 35–45 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: Master’s 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 To read more about the role please click here. 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, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000 + staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s 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, you’ll 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. We’ve 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, you’ll 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 Nikeey.silwal@torrens.edu.au 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 https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog. We’d 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 yourcareer@torrens.edu.au Additional Locations: Campus Wakefield, Campus Flinders, Campus Brisbane