Polytechnic Institute Australia – Melbourne VIC
Founded in ****, Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA) is a leading Institute of Higher Education accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
With campuses in Melbourne CBD, Geelong, Parramatta and Sydney CBD, PIA is a registered provider of courses for international students through the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
We are committed to fostering a creative, supportive, and inclusive culture, PIA empowers students to achieve their professional aspirations while providing a safe and enriching learning environment tailored to real-world success.
Why your role matters:
PIA is a registered provider of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Business, Information Technology, Education, Behavioural Sciences and Social Work.
As we continue to expand our courses, campuses and student numbers, we need additional senior academic leader to continue this drive in growth and quality.
As part of a major reorganisation of the Academic Team at PIA, we are looking for exceptional academic leader to support our expanding range of courses, student numbers and campuses.
The appointment will be at an Associate Professorial or Professorial level depending on qualifications and experience.
The Deputy Dean (Education and Research) provides strategic leadership across the Institute's education and research portfolios, with a strong focus on academic standards, pedagogical excellence, staff capability uplift and research quality.
The role ensures alignment with institutional priorities, regulatory frameworks, and sector best practice while driving continuous improvement in learning design, teaching quality, student support, and research performance.
Employment Status: Full-Time
Reporting to: Dean
What you'll do:
In this role, the responsibilities include the following:
1. Academic Standards, Quality and Governance
Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Academic Quality Standards across learning, teaching, and research in compliance with TEQSA standards, institutional policies, and accreditation requirements;
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, data-informed decision-making, and evidence-based practice;




Oversee academic assurance processes including course reviews, benchmarking, and risk management.
2. Learning and Teaching Excellence
Drive excellence in teaching practice through evidence-based pedagogy and scholarship of learning and teaching (SoTL);
Manage frameworks for teaching quality, peer review, and student feedback enhancement;
Lead initiatives to improve student engagement, retention, and success outcomes;
Champion the effective integration of educational technologies, AI tools, contemporary learning design and digital platforms consistent with strategic direction;
Promote innovation in assessment design, including authentic and work-integrated learning approaches.
3. Academic Skills and Learning Support
Oversee development of academic skills programs that support student success;
Lead institutional academic staff development including pedagogy and teaching capability, digital literacy and educational technology proficiency, research capability and supervision skills.
4. Research Governance and Ethics
Oversee robust research governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements;
Provide leadership in driving research culture across the Institute;
Monitor and enhance research performance using data-driven insights and metrics;
Set and track research targets;
Develop strategies to improve research quality, impact, and reputation.
5. Grants and Industry Partnerships
Drive strategic growth in research funding, grants, and industry partnerships;
Support academic staff in developing competitive grant applications and collaborative projects;
Facilitate partnerships with industry, government, and community to enhance impact and innovation;
Promote translational research and alignment with industry priorities.
6. Academic Culture
Assist the Dean in building a culture that fosters a collaborative,



inclusive and high-performing academic culture focused on innovation, scholarship, accountability, continuous improvement and personal growth;
Promote staff wellbeing, psychological safety and collegiality while maintaining high expectations for performance.
Qualifications and Experience:
Doctoral qualifications in appropriate discipline, or master's level qualifications with extensive professional experience;
Experience in most aspects of the role for which you are applying;
Evidence of ongoing personal continuing career development and scholarship;
Active in contemporary research;
Effective higher education leadership;
Experience and ability to drive the Institute's cultural direction;
A team player ethos; and
Commitment to team culture, equity and diversity principles, and Work Health and Safety.
Relevant current professional memberships and registrations; and
Understanding of Higher Education regulatory requirements, including the ESOS Act and the Threshold Standards
Apply Now:
PIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We value diversity in all its forms and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
All employees must hold and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for the duration of their employment.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening and probity checks, which will include reference checks and declarations relating to any relevant findings from workplace investigations or disciplinary action.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen and or be a permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Workplace Culture and Values:
Our institution is committed to academic excellence, student success, and innovation in learning.
PIA employees are required to act in accordance with PIA's values and behaviours of:
Accountability
Collegiality
Commitment
Recognition
Respect
Trust
If you meet the criteria above, you will have a great opportunity to join PIA.
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📌 Deputy Dean (Education And Research) (Melbourne)
🏢 Polytechnic Institute Australia
📍 Melbourne