Academic Quality, Curriculum Management and Policy

• Fixed term, full time position for 2 years
• Level H0808 | $95k-$109k plus 9.5% employer superannuation contributions
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• Ref: 2182A01/202506

The Office of Academic Quality, Curriculum Management and Policy supports the design and development of the University’s curriculum portfolio, providing whole-of-portfolio and whole-of-course design and analysis services.  The focus is on the design, maintenance and continuous improvement of a curriculum portfolio informed by insights drawn from educational, market and viability factors. 

The Office coordinates the development of educational policy and provides central services supporting quality and compliance monitoring and enhancement; curriculum management; and development of student integrity through oversight and management of student discipline processes relating to general and academic misconduct.  In addition to operational responsibilities, the Office leads a variety of strategic programs aligning with the University's strategic vision.  Current programs include Curriculum @ Murdoch; Educational Policy Renewal; and Think Enhancement @ Murdoch. 

The Role

The Curriculum Design consultant works with the Senior Manager, Curriculum and Student Integrity Services and under broad direction acts as a consultant and resource in curriculum design activities led within the Colleges of the University. The position will work with College staff to design curriculum that aligns with strategic institutional priorities and market requirements. To be successful in this role, the incumbent will need to analyse and synthesise a diverse range of disciplinary, educational, market-related and viability factors as they relate to curriculum design.

Skills and Experience

The preferred candidate will have:

• A postgraduate qualification with extensive experience providing strategic advice and support on the design of university curriculum; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Expertise in analysing strategic curriculum opportunities using market information
• Substantial previous involvement in bringing new higher education products and services to market
• Demonstrated experience in developing, managing and implementing effective processes for undertaking curriculum design and development within a university environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategic curriculum portfolio planning
• Demonstrated ability to use creativity and initiative in curriculum design to address specific issues such as attrition, diversity of student cohorts or work readiness.
• Resilience demonstrated through a proven ability to adapt process, methods and requirements to meet strict and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further detail on the duties, skills and experience required for this role.

Think Murdoch

With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University helps people discover how to make a difference. Our staff and students are committed to high quality education, innovative research, and strong community engagement both locally and internationally.

Prospective staff can expect to enjoy the lively, natural campus and dynamic work environment, as well as a range of benefits and services unique to employment at Murdoch. There’s never been a better time to join us.

For more information or to apply:

Please visit http://jobs.murdoch.edu.au/ to view the Position Description and apply, or to find out more about joining Murdoch.

Closing date:  1 March 2020 (11:59pm)