Job Description

Associate Dean (Education Partnerships) – Faculty of Education @ Southern Cross University

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Southern Cross University (SCU) is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact.

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We are seeking an exceptional academic leader for the position of Associate Dean (Education Partnerships) within the Faculty of Education.

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About the chance

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Build strong partnerships across schools, early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings, government, industry, and community; champion innovation in professional experience; lead strategic school‐leaver pathways into ITE; work closely with the Executive Dean and Faculty leadership team to drive the ongoing development and success of the Southern Cross Model.

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Key contributions

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- Provide strategic leadership for professional experience across schools and ECEC settings, delivering uplift for students and partners.
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- Establish and co‐chair the Professional Experience Industry Advisory Board, strengthening engagement with accreditation bodies, schools, ECEC leaders and the profession.
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- Lead strategic school‐leaver pathways into initial teacher education.
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- Build and grow education partnerships across industry, government and community, both domestically and internationally.
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- Drive research‐led teacher education aligned to national and international policy and accreditation expectations.
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- Lead the development of the Faculty's ITE evidence platform, enhancing public understanding of high‐quality teacher preparation.
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- Oversee quality assurance, continuous improvement,



and student success across professional experience.
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- Represent the Faculty on committees, forums and University initiatives in partnership, engagement, and future student strategy.
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About you

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You are an experienced academic leader (Level D or E) with a distinguished track record in professional experience and education partnerships. You are a relationship‐builder, a strategic thinker and a passionate advocate for transformational teacher education.

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Qualifications and experience

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- Proven academic leadership in schools/ECEC professional experience and education partnerships.
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- Demonstrated success establishing industry, government and community partnerships that grow student load and strengthen engagement.
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- A strong commitment to high‐quality teaching and professional learning, with experience guiding and developing teams.
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- Extensive professional networks across education, research and the broader sector.
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- Experience in research‐led school‐based and ECEC‐based teacher education responding to policy and accreditation imperatives.
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Application instructions

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To apply: visit https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/associate-dean-education-partnerships-faculty-of-education/ and click on 'Apply Now' using the reference SCUadp1225. Address your cover letter and resume to Andrew Norton of Future LeadershipTM, Call 1300 347 437 or email [email protected] for further information.

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Close Date: January 30, 2026 23:59 AEDT

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Seniority level

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Director

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Employment type

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Full‐time

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Job function

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Management, Education, and Research

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Industries

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Higher Education and Education

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📌 Associate Dean (Education Partnerships) - Faculty of Education @ Southern Cross University (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Future Leadership
📍 City of Gold Coast