Australia — International Student Market
822K inbound students *****) +10%
1. China 168K
2. India 128K
3. Nepal 57K
4. Vietnam 33K
5. Malaysia 26K
3 international branch campuses in Australia
OVERVIEW UTS College is seeking a Dean to lead its Education portfolio in Sydney, Australia. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Dean is a member of the Executive Team and will contribute to organisation-wide strategy, academic quality, innovation, and student experience. UTS College delivers pathway education programs connected to the University of Technology Sydney and operates across Australia and international transnational education partnerships. The role focuses on maintaining high-quality educational delivery while responding to changing student expectations, developments in artificial intelligence, and evolving employment and higher education landscapes. The Dean will also serve as a senior representative of the College with university stakeholders and international partners.
Key responsibilities
Lead the Education portfolio at UTS College
Contribute to whole-of-organisation strategic decision-making as a member of the Executive Team
Ensure the College remains competitive, creative, responsive to market trends, and recognised for high quality
Lead innovation and continuous improvement in learning and teaching
Oversee quality assurance across the College, including transnational education delivery
Lead initiatives related to student experience and student support
Guide the Education portfolio in responding to emerging student needs and rapid sector change
Address challenges and opportunities associated with AI and evolving employment landscapes
Develop and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders within UTS and overseas partners
Act as the academic face of the College to internal and external audiences
Articulate the College's educational model and student outcomes




Collaborate closely with Executive colleagues and operational teams
Support delivery of the College's **** Strategy
Requirements
Extensive senior experience within higher education
Proven track record in educational leadership across international and domestic environments
Ideally, experience within a pathway education context
Demonstrated ability to lead the design, development, and execution of high-quality programs
Strong people leadership and management skills
Strong commercial acumen
Ability to work collaboratively with Executives and teams across the organisation
Highly capable communication skills
Ability to develop relationships with senior stakeholders and international partners
Capacity to lead quality assurance and educational innovation initiatives
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays a central role in shaping the academic direction, quality standards, and student experience of a major pathway education provider connected to a globally recognised university. The Dean will influence how students transition into higher education through programs designed to support diverse domestic and international cohorts. The role is also significant because it combines academic leadership with international partnership engagement, quality assurance, and strategic planning across a rapidly evolving education environment.
Bonus: Application advice
Demonstrate experience leading academic strategy, curriculum development, and quality assurance within higher education settings
Highlight examples of managing international partnerships, transnational education, or pathway programs if applicable
Provide evidence of leading teams through organisational change, innovation, or sector transformation
Emphasise collaboration with executive leadership, operational teams, and external stakeholders
Prepare examples that show how you have improved student outcomes,
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