Senior Academic Program Manager (Foundation Year)

Salary: $121,256 – $139,448 (PS07) + 17% Super

Contract: Ongoing

About Us

Based at our Docklands Collins Street Campus, Monash College is the leading pathway for international students to gain access to their desired degree at Monash University.

Passionate teachers and motivated students are the key to our inspired working environment. It’s the combination of passion and purpose that drives a student-centred learning environment, focused on outstanding learning and teaching experiences and outcomes.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced leader to drive educational excellence and play a role in shaping the future of learning at Monash College. As a key leader within one of the College’s program streams, you will oversee consistency in teaching practices, curriculum quality and program alignment to deliver exceptional student outcomes.

In this dynamic position, you’ll lead special projects and education program priorities, including, operationalising professional development via cross-program collaboration. Serving as second in charge to the Foundation Year Director, you’ll operationalise key initiatives in professional learning, curricular upgrade or maintenance and special projects aligned to the Monash College Education Plan.

View the Position Description

The Senior Academic Program Manager, Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) will ensure a consistent and cohesive academic and pastoral care experience for MUFY students through leading special projects and initiatives such as FY Life, a unique pastoral care program designed to equip students with academic and social skills to navigate life as a university pathways student in Melbourne. Furthermore, they will work across a broad range of subject areas to develop consistent and effective student and teacher success interventions across a range of transformative learning, teaching excellence, belonging, curriculum and assessment innovation projects.

About You

We are seeking an experienced leader to drive educational excellence and create a culture of continuous improvement and cross-program collaboration. Your proven expertise in analysing student data and learning analytics, optimising team planning, and enhancing outcomes will be key to this role.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership in guiding high-performing teams and promoting student belonging and academic success.
• Experience in transition pedagogies, ensuring teaching excellence and continuous improvement through mentoring in assessment design and feedback.
• Expertise in analysing trends and implementing effective strategies.
• Data-driven innovation to create a culture of inquiry, design professional learning activities, and drive strategic improvements.

Key Skills

• Change management expertise to support navigating dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical skills to use data to inform decision-making and strategic and operational goals.
• Budget management experience in educational contexts to support sustainable resource planning.
• Excellent communication skills, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights for academic committees.

If you are passionate about leading with innovation and excellence, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact at Monash College.

To Apply

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, then we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application with your CV and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply’ by EOD Friday 14 February.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing and shortlisting applications as they are received.

Monash College is committed to enabling and recruiting for a flexible and inclusive working environment. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single criterion for this role. You might still be the right candidate for this role or a great fit for another role at the College.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us, and we’ll be happy to assist.

In accordance with our commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and rights of children and young people, all employees must hold a valid Working with Children Check (or VIT registration) at all times