We’re inviting expressions of interest from within the Faculty of Design and Creative Technology (DCT) for a secondment opportunity as Program Director Creative Technology. This role provides academic leadership across a portfolio of programs, ensuring academic integrity, teaching quality, and strong student engagement, while aligning with the strategic goals of Torrens Global Education.

You will lead curriculum innovation, oversee the subject catalogue, and monitor faculty performance—using data and insights on class sizes, workloads, timetable efficiency, and student retention to inform decision-making. The role also supports workforce planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, while engaging with industry and university stakeholders to enhance student outcomes.

A key focus will be on fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture and leading strategic initiatives that contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the Creative Technology discipline.

In this role you will:

Lead Academic Operations: Oversee program delivery, quality assurance, and performance indicators (e.g. retention, progression, timetabling, class sizes, and workload) using a data-informed approach.
Drive Curriculum and Process Improvement: Maintain curriculum quality, oversee the subject catalogue, and partner with senior academics and academic services teams to ensure effective, compliant processes.
Engage Across the University: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with TEQSA, ASQA, CRICOS, and ESOS requirements.
Foster a Positive and Inclusive Culture: Promote staff development, equity, and inclusion, supporting positive change initiatives across the faculty.
Lead and Develop Teams: Guide workforce planning, mentor academic staff, and model constructive leadership practices.

Who you are:

PhD in a relevant discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
Proven leadership in tertiary education, with experience in program or curriculum management.
Demonstrated innovation in teaching, learning, and student engagement.
Established academic or practice-led research profile, with experience in industry engagement.
Strong understanding of academic governance, policy, and regulatory compliance requirements (TEQSA, ASQA, CRICOS, ESOS).
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

To view the full job description, please click here.

We encourage career growth and internal mobility:
As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our people-centric approach. Hiring internally, we support professional development, career advancement and personal aspirations to make your working life at Torrens Global Education Services (TUA/Think Education/MDS) a more rewarding experience. Recognising the talent and contributions of our employees, we’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.

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 recruiter nikeey.silwal@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.

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We’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: Tuesday 19th August

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au