Academic Director | Executive Leadership | Higher Education Growth

Southern Cross Education Institute - Higher Education (SCEI-HE)

Reporting to: Director / CEO

Employment Type: Full time | Permanent

Location: North Melbourne, VIC

Southern Cross Education Institute - Higher Education (SCEI-HE) is a well-established and respected education provider delivering nationally recognised vocational and higher education qualifications across Australia. Since 2007, we have proudly graduated nearly 40,000 students, many of whom have built successful careers in nursing, aged care, early childhood education, community services, and pathology.

With campuses in Victoria and South Australia, and ambitious expansion plans into Queensland and Western Australia, we are seeking a proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented Academic Director to help drive our continued growth and commitment to educational excellence.

Purpose of the Role

As Academic Director, you will provide academic leadership, strategic direction,



and operational oversight for SCEI-HE's academic department. You will ensure the quality, development, and continuous improvement of our curriculum while leading a high-performing Academic team that delivers contemporary, demand-driven education and outstanding student outcomes.

You will play a key role in policy development, organisational management, and the successful delivery of strategic educational initiatives that strengthen SCEI-HE's reputation as a provider of high-quality higher education.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

- Lead the development and execution of strategic and operational plans for the academic portfolio, ensuring alignment with SCEI-HE's broader mission, vision, and goals.
- Provide authoritative, evidence-based advice and reports to the CEO and academic governing bodie

📌 Academic Director (Melbourne)
🏢 Southern Cross Education Institute Higher Education
📍 Melbourne