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Salary- Lead a team to deliver academic and curriculum support, manage policy implementation, and oversee governance in the Faculty of Science.
- Lead policy change, collaborate with key stakeholders, and build effective relationships within a prestigious academic institution.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
The Team Leader (Curriculum Development and Learning Support) ensures high-quality academic support and oversees curriculum processes within the Faculty of Science. This role manages curriculum approval, quality assurance, and policy implementation while leading a small team and collaborating with faculty leadership and academic support teams.Your responsibilities will include:
- Effectively plan and coordinate the administration of Curriculum Development for academic programs within the faculty.
- Lead and guide a small team, setting clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, and documenting outcomes.
- Provide advice and guidance to staff regarding academic programs policy and processes.
- Provide high-level support in major program reviews and the creation of new teaching and Learning initiatives and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to enhance curriculum design.
You will have strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders in dynamic environments. Additionally, you will possess strong organizational skills, enthusiasm, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.You will also have:
- A relevant degree, and experience in Curriculum Development or Learning Support, preferably within a higher education institution, or extensive relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain, and apply policies, procedures, rules, and regulations effectively.
- Proficiency in quantitative data literacy, demonstrated by the capability to extract data from various systems
- Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service, with the ability to set professional service standards and actively improve service quality over time
The position is located in the Student and Academic Services team, within the Faculty of Science Secretariat. Student and Academic Services administers course and subject processes; coordinates transition, orientation, student experience, experiential learning, industry engagement and Learning Support services for students.The Faculty of Science has over 53,000 alumni and is one of the largest faculties in the University comprising six schools: BioSciences; Chemistry; Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Ecosystem and Forest Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; and Physics.We have over 150 years of experience in pioneering scientific thinking and analysis, leading to outstanding teaching and Learning and offer a curriculum based on highly relevant research, which empowers our STEM students and graduates to understand and address complexities that impact real world issues and the challenges of tomorrow.We aspire to engage the broader community with the impact that Science has on our everyday lives. Through the strength of our internships and research project offerings, our students are provided opportunities to engage with industry partners to solve real-world issues.What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out page!About the University of Melbourne
We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via and stay connected with our stories and people on .Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit page.We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
