• Manage a team of unit coordinators to develop and deliver quality curriculum across a range of Education Pathway programs.
• Design and implement curriculum and assessment focused professional development for teaching and professional staff (coordinators).
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Full time continuing role at our Melbourne campus.

About the role:

Operating within Non-Award and Enabling Programs, The Program Manager (Curriculum) is responsible for the management of curriculum development, implementation, quality and review in Non-Award Programs including Foundation Studies and the Tertiary Preparation Program (Health Sciences). The position is responsible for excellence in student academic experience by developing and maintaining a relevant, cotemporary curriculum based on transition pedagogy. The position is responsible for the academic performance and compliance with university policies and processes relating to curriculum and assessment for Non-Award Programs. The Program Manager (Curriculum) will provide high level leadership and support to the Senior Manager Non-Award Programs, driving and implementing the Education Pathways framework and vision, and supporting the Education Policy and the ACU Strategy 2023-2033. The Program Manager (Curriculum) provides strong support to Education Pathways' projects and drives transition pedagogy, innovation and digital agenda through curriculum.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Maggie Swannock, Senior Manager, Non-Award Programs - Non-Award and Enabling Programs at: [email protected]

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $134,349 - $150,203 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $113,527 - $126,924 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 2.8% increase will be effective from the beginning of the last full pay period before 30 June 2025.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• resume (maximum 5 pages).
• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 16-MAR-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Position Description:

10604539 Program Manager (Curriculum) 30 October 2024.pdf