Who we are?
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.
What’s the job?
The Academic Administration Coordinator will provide exceptional service quality, customer-focused academic support and course administration to senior academic staff across all aspects of the student lifecycle with reference to academic administration and project delivery.
The Academic Administration Coordinator will manage academic governance requirements across academic policy, course accreditation and renewal, transition and teach out, course build, timetabling, academic progression and exam committees, data management reporting requirements and core academic administration and project delivery functions.
This role involves collaborating with academic leaders, faculty members and other stakeholders to ensure academic quality best practices are implemented and monitored that promote student success and academic achievement. Key stakeholder engagement (both internally and externally) and a solution-based mindset is critical to the success of this role.
This role is open to any of our campus locations across Australia: Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, or Brisbane.
Please
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Accountabilities:

• Implement faculty wide academic administrative process improvements across the student life-cycle, in relation to learning and teaching requirements and project scope and deliverables.
• Manage administrative aspects of academic governance committees, including Faculty Learning and Teaching, Examination, Academic Progression, Curriculum Committee, and Course Advisory, ensuring actions and outcomes are aligned with the Terms of Reference, policy and procedures
• Ensure course and subject level curriculum data captured and created within academic administration processes is validated and maintained with the highest levels of integrity
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, HE and VET regulatory standards, professional requirements and guidelines relating to academic administration, including provision of advice on course data management issues
• Support administrative processes and draft submissions for course related and professional association activities associated with course accreditation and course review, notification of material changes and other related matters, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and the integrity of course data is maintained
• Cultivate supportive internal and external business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Support administrative processes associated with course and subject reviews, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and the integrity of course data is maintained
• Ensure adherence to academic policies and associated systems and processes contributing to policy review and improvement as required

We Are Looking For:

• An understanding of ASQA and TEQSA regulatory compliance requirements as they apply to Academic Administration and associated functions
• Experience in B2B / offshore / partnership academic course administration is desirable
• Strong Communication, problem-solving and reporting skills
• Demonstrated academic curriculum related project management experience
• Demonstrated understanding of academic delivery and academic administration related functions
• Demonstrated high level of time management, demonstrated project management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrable high-level computer and software skills, particularly in word processing, spread sheets and using enterprise-wide records management systems.
• Highly developed project management skills that support the effective implementation of concurrent projects within an agile environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to undertake high volumes of administrative processing efficiently and with a high level of accuracy

Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
What we offer

We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:

• Join an Australian Company: Be part of an organization owned by Strategic Education Inc, listed on NASDAQ.
• Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely and from a campus near you.
• Company Culture: Thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact sebastian.pabon
@torrens.edu.au
for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit
https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog
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We’d love to hear from you.
Applications close: Monday 21st April
Job Reference: R26923
To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on Monday 21st April. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with any updates about your applications.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at
yourcareer@torrens.edu.au
About Us
As the country’s newest and fastest-
growing university, Torrens
University Australia brings a fresh
approach to higher education.
Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business.
We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.
https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/careers-with-us

Please refer the Job description for details