Company Description
Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.
We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals.
Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you’re looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us.

Job Description

• Permanent, Full Time

As the Course Coordinator for the Masters of Counselling, you will be at the forefront of course operations and management. This role involves creating and maintaining strong relationships with both staff and students, ensuring the consistent application of policies and procedures. Your leadership and communication skills will help foster an academic environment that promotes growth and excellence.

• Develop and support new courses, and contribute to research initiatives.
• Collaborate on external articulation arrangements, moderation processes, and academic benchmarking.
• Lead and coordinate scholarly activities and professional development for Higher Education staff.
• Assist in the annual internal audit of Higher Education operations.
• Work with the Dean on organizational goals, including marketing, finance, admissions, and alumni relations.
• Participate in student and staff orientation and graduation ceremonies.
• Engage in program marketing and course promotion activities.
• Prepare agendas and reports for various committees.
• Contribute to the development and renewal of academic policies and procedures.
• Monitor student progress and satisfaction.
• Conduct performance reviews of academic staff.
• Provide insights on academic resource management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications: Doctorate in Counselling or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in managerial and teaching roles at the degree and/or post-graduate level.
• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning with an annual allocation of 20 hours for professional development.
  Additional Information

Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special - and you can be part of it.

• Opportunities to grow within the organisation
• $1,500 annual professional development allowance
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
• Health insurance discounts through Bupa
• Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly
• Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

• Develop and support new courses, and contribute to research initiatives.
• Collaborate on external articulation arrangements, moderation processes, and academic benchmarking.
• Lead and coordinate scholarly activities and professional development for Higher Education staff.
• Assist in the annual internal audit of Higher Education operations.
• Work with the Dean on organizational goals, including marketing, finance, admissions, and alumni relations.
• Participate in student and staff orientation and graduation ceremonies.
• Engage in program marketing and course promotion activities.
• Prepare agendas and reports for various committees.
• Contribute to the development and renewal of academic policies and procedures.
• Monitor student progress and satisfaction.
• Conduct performance reviews of academic staff.
• Provide insights on academic resource management