About OES

OES is a vibrant and values led organisation, and we are passionate about enhancing lives through education. We work with university partners, training institutes, and professional bodies worldwide, to develop and enable immersive and engaging learning experiences. We empower our teams to bestudent-focused, innovative and embrace change with a growth mindset to ensure we achieve our vision of being the world’s most impactful enabler of education. We encourage our people to grow and develop through teamwork and a diverse range of projects,programsand challenging work. We trust our people to deliver, so when you work with OES, you will join a team who are empowered toimpactevery day.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for anAcademic Portfolio Manager (Businessportfolio).In thispivotal leadershiproleyou willdrive the success and growth of a portfolio of online academic programs.Working closely withouruniversity partnerand internal stakeholders, you will lead strategy, operations, quality assurance, and workforce planning to deliver outstanding student outcomes while ensuring commercial success. This is an opportunity to influence program innovation, build strong senior stakeholder relationships, and lead a high-performing team dedicated to excellence in online education.

This is afull-timerole and can be hybrid (working from our office in Cremorne, VIC or fully remote depending on your location).

Your new role:

- Drive student successby leading the delivery of high-quality academicBusinessprograms that support exceptional learning experiences and positive student outcomes.





- Champion operational excellencethrough robust quality assurance processes, effective governance, and compliance with university and accreditation requirements.

- Lead and develop high-performing teamsby coaching Academic Leads, fostering engagement, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

- Oversee portfolio performance and financial sustainabilitythrough workforce planning, resource allocation, and management of disciplinary staffing budgets.

- Build and strengthen strategic university partnershipsby collaborating with senior academic stakeholders to deliver shared goals and long-term program success.

- Identifyand deliver growth opportunitiesby driving program innovation, continuous improvement initiatives, and the expansion of courses and partnerships.

Who we need:

- Postgraduate qualificationin business or education managementcomplemented by significant leadership and management experience.

- Knowledge of education, experienceofonline and face to face delivery ofBusinessprogrammesfrom a university background.

- Proven success leading large-scale operational teamsand delivering sustainable business growth within education orcorporate setting.

- Strong people leadership capabilities, with experience coaching managers,



building high-performing teams, driving accountability, and leading workforce planning initiatives.

- Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen, including responsibility for budgets, resource allocation, financial performance, and operational efficiency.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with senior executives and external partners.

- Highly developed analytical and strategic thinking skills, using data and insights to inform decision-making, improve performance, andidentifygrowth opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

Along with joining a passionate,energeticand highly skilled team, this role will allow you to gain exposure to many growth and development opportunities.Ultimately, youwill be joining a values-driven, collaborative business where your creativity and innovation will be nurtured and celebrated.

We pride ourselves on...

We pride ourselves on being a 'People First' employer and if you join the OES Team, you willbenefitfrom:

- Professional development and mentoring

- OES Culture Club and events calendar

- Health and wellbeing activities

- Annual flu vaccinations

- Paid parental leave

- Purchased leave

- Studyassistanceand leave for eligible employees

- Mental health support resources and Employeeassistanceprogram (EAP)

- Income protection insurance

- Access to corporate health insurance rates

- Access to our employee perks platform - offering retail discounts & novated leasing

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📌 Academic Portfolio Manager - Business (Williamstown)
🏢 Online Education Services
📍 Williamstown