Director of Academics & Professional Skills (Fixed Term)

Queen’s College, University of Melbourne

Full-time | Parkville, VIC | $100,000 p.a. + super

Contract until December 2025 | Immediate start

Queen’s College is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Academic Director to join our close-knit academic leadership team and help shape the academic and professional success of over 300 talented residents. This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity available immediately and running through the end of 2025

About the Role

Working in close partnership with the Dean, and alongside the Director of Student Life, you’ll lead and coordinate academic and professional programs, support student equity, and contribute to the vibrant intellectual life of one of Australia’s most respected university residential colleges. You'll also play a vital role in training tutors, advising students, managing academic records, and coordinating events and publications.

This is a role with real impact; perfect for someone with a background in higher education who thrives in people-centred environments and is passionate about student growth, inclusion, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate tutorial staff and academic support programs

• Assist with admissions, interviews, and scholarship selection

• Support professional development through the College’s CareerReady initiative

• Provide academic advising and oversee orientation and results review

• Act as a student contact for breaches of the student of conduct

• Promote student wellbeing and equity

• Help administer academic events, publications, and surveys

About You

You are collaborative, organised, and warm. You bring energy and empathy to your work, with experience in academic program delivery and a strong understanding of the university student lifecycle.

You will have

• A postgraduate qualification (PhD preferred)

• Experience in academic leadership or tertiary admissions

• Skills in providing academic advice to a diverse student cohort

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A background in student support, wellbeing, or career readiness programs

• Confidence in managing academic data and evaluation

• A commitment to inclusive and equitable education

• Working with Children Check

Why Queen’s?

Queen’s is a vibrant, inclusive, and multi-disciplinary community of undergraduate and graduate students and staff. Located adjacent to the University of Melbourne, we are committed to building a vibrant learning environment where everyone can thrive. Our history stretches back to 1887, but our focus is future-facing: nurturing curiosity, courage, leadership, and belonging. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven team in a role that blends strategy, education, and pastoral presence.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with an appointment made as soon as the right candidate is found.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter via SEEK. Only applications submitted via SEEK will be considered.

For a confidential conversation, contact Dr Catherine Sicurella at [email protected]