Executive Director, Academic Services

• Fixed Term (5 years), full-time appointment
• Attractive executive remuneration package available

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a globally recognised institution, ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide. With more than 33,000 students from over 130 nations, UOW is renowned for its innovation in teaching and learning, research excellence, commitment to equity, and strong community impact.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join UOW as Executive Director, Academic Services, providing strategic leadership of the University’s academic-focused administration and innovation support services while driving excellence in student learning, curriculum innovation, and academic operations

With a remit spanning all UOW Australia campuses and select global services, you will lead a diverse and high-performing team to deliver robust, innovative, impactful, and compliant academic support. You will shape the future of UOW’s education by:

• Leading curriculum and course portfolio design, review and renewal to ensure quality, relevance, and sustainability.
• Driving innovation in learning space design and the future-focused development of educational offerings that enhance student outcomes.
• Overseeing global library services, onshore skills and success programs for students, and support for educational partnerships.
• Partnering closely with other senior leaders to achieve continuous improvement and educational excellence

Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), this critical role oversees planning, quality enhancement and delivery across UOW’s course portfolio, library and academic skills development, and is the single point of accountability for major academic administrative processes.

With a remit spanning all UOW Australia campuses and select global services, you will lead a diverse and high-performing team to deliver robust, innovative, impactful, and compliant academic support. You will shape the future of UOW’s education by:

• Leading curriculum and course portfolio design, review and renewal to ensure quality, relevance, and sustainability.
• Driving innovation in learning space design and the future-focused development of educational offerings that enhance student outcomes.
• Overseeing global library services, onshore skills and success programs for students, and support for educational partnerships.
• Partnering closely with other senior leaders to achieve continuous improvement and educational excellence.