- 12-month fixed term (maternity leave cover), full-time position with free onsite parking
- A fantastic opportunity to lead and support quality assurance and regulatory compliance across the institution
- Be an integral part of Excelsia’s life-transforming global Christian learning community.
About the Role
The role of the Quality Manager is to work with and support the Director of Quality & Risk with:
- Satisfying regulatory requirements relevant to the provision of education under the Higher Education Act 2001, the Higher Education Support Act 2003, the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students (2018).
- Providing leadership and guidance in developing and implementing institutional quality assurance and continuous improvement practices, particularly in relation to monitoring, review and improvement per the Higher Education Standards Framework.
- Managing the Document Management System in relation to governance, registration, accreditation, and transition to university status, as required under legislation.
- Facilitating and contributing to quality assurance in internal and external audits, benchmarking, and quality processes for continuous improvement and reporting purposes.
Primary responsibilities include:
- To manage the Document Management System (DMS) in relation to governance, registration,
accreditation, and transition to university status, as required under legislation.
- To facilitate and contribute to quality assurance in internal and external audits, benchmarking, and quality processes for continuous improvement and reporting purposes.
- To influence and shape organisational decision making that upholds quality assurance.
- To represent the quality Department, providing accurate information to relevant stakeholders as required.
- To review, monitor, and train staff on the quality assurance requirements of external representation and marketing materials.
- To review, monitor, and train staff on the quality assurance requirements of their role responsibilities.
- To support the implementation, measuring and reporting of institutional compliance and
quality assurance and Self-Assurance Model (SAM).
Selection Criteria
Qualifications and Professional Standing:
- Committed Christian involved in a local congregation.
- Possession of a relevant degree level qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience/ training.
- Extensive experience (10+ years) working in a Quality Assurance role or equivalent.
- Experience in a higher education setting (or equivalent) would be an advantage.
- Familiarity with the legislative framework of Australian higher education, and confidence
in communicating with the staff of regulatory authorities.
- A good understanding of quality assurance systems, and the ability to provide leadership in the maintenance and documentation of standards and systems.
- Advanced computer skills including a strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe, and technological literacy with proficiency in database management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and data sets.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuing professional development.
- Excellent skills in written communication, and demonstrated experience in reviewing and writing reports, submissions and policy documents.
- Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability in proofreading, fact checking and quality assurance.
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Full Australian Working Rights.
About Us
Excelsia University College was founded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Excelsia Benefits
- Maximise your “take home” income through our Salary Packaging scheme.
- Enjoy family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions.
- Experience working in a spiritually rich environment, with opportunities to engage in devotions.
- Upskill with our substantial tuition discount to eligible staff and their immediate families to study Excelsia courses.
- Our employees have access to earned wages, the ability to save before you’re paid, financial education, and much more.
This full-time position is based in Pennant Hills.
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria, you have a great opportunity to join our Christian community. Please provide your application with resume and covering letter addressing the position criteria via this website. If you have any queries regarding the position or application process, please contact us via work@excelsia.edu.au.
This position may be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found, so early applications are encouraged.
Excelsia University College is a smoke free campus.
