Dean – Higher Education

About Us

At Stanley College we are proud of our dynamic multicultural learning environment our commitment to innovation and our passion for delivering outstanding student experiences. As Dean Higher Education you will play a critical role in shaping the next chapter of our growth and impact.

We offer a supportive leadership environment a culture of continuous professional development and the opportunity to drive real change in the Higher Education sector.

About the Role

As Dean Higher Education you will be a key member of the senior leadership team responsible for providing strategic academic leadership and operational excellence across all Higher Education programs at Stanley College. You will drive the delivery of innovative industry-aligned and high-quality programs that meet the highest academic standards and regulatory requirements.

This is a senior executive role requiring vision decisiveness agility and a strong commitment to academic integrity and operational excellence. You will have the authority to lead transformative change influence institutional strategy and shape the future of Higher Education at Stanley College.

In this critical leadership role you will :

• Shape the strategic direction of the Higher Education portfolio ensuring alignment with the Colleges vision mission and long-term growth objectives.
• Lead the academic enterprise overseeing curriculum development program accreditation and reaccreditation scholarly activities teaching and learning innovation and working with the Colleges academic and corporate governance bodies.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence scholarship and research across all disciplines promoting continuous improvement and professional growth among academic and professional staff.
• Champion student success developing initiatives to enhance student engagement retention graduate outcomes and overall student experience.
• Ensure institutional compliance with the Higher Education Standards ESOS CRICOS and other regulatory frameworks leading quality assurance processes risk management initiatives internal audits and external accreditations and registration with TEQSA.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with industry universities accreditation agencies and professional bodies to expand the Colleges academic profile research opportunities and employment pathways for graduates.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of Academic Program Managers the Registrar and operational staff creating an environment of shared accountability innovation empowerment and inclusion.
• Oversee financial and operational management of the Higher Education portfolio including budget setting resource allocation workforce planning and business sustainability initiatives.
• Represent Stanley College nationally and internationally promoting the Colleges Higher Education offerings participating in key forums and networks and influencing the broader Higher Education sector.
• Champion diversity equity wellbeing and staff engagement contributing to a vibrant inclusive academic community where excellence thrives.

About You

You are a proven leader with a deep understanding of the Australian Higher Education sector a passion for innovation and a commitment to academic excellence. You will bring :

Desirable

Knowledge and Skills

What We Offer

To receive a Candidate Information Pack and full job description which may assist with your application please email

To have a confidential discussion about this role you can call Bhavna onto organise a suitable time.

Applications close on 24 July 2025 at Midnight AWST.

Please note that shortlisting and interviews for this role will commence after the advertisement has closed.

Key Skills

Fiscal Management,Teacher Coaching,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Strategic Planning,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Cordova,Leadership Experience,Program Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1