Academic Director
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The Academic Director provides academic leadership across WSUIC, ensuring the effective delivery, quality and continuous improvement of the College’s academic programs. Reporting to the College Director and Principal, the Academic Director leads Program Convenors and works closely with academic staff, Western Sydney University and Navitas stakeholders to maintain academic standards, strengthen student outcomes and support the College’s strategic priorities.The Academic Director is responsible for:Leading academic quality assurance, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.Driving excellence in teaching practice and delivery to maximise student engagement, success, and retention.Providing strategic leadership for academic workforce planning, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development.Overseeing academic staffing, workload allocation, and resource management to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.Managing teaching budgets and resources to deliver high-quality educational outcomes within financial targets.Leading the development, accreditation, and implementation of new programs, expanding the portfolio in high-demand disciplines.Ensuring compliance with university requirements, professional accreditation standards, and regulatory obligations, including TEQSA.Fostering strong partnerships with university stakeholders and contributing to academic governance, reporting, and work-integrated learning initiatives.