Closes: 05 November 2026

Classification: Board/Committee/Council Position No: Independent Chair – CIT Academic Council

Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees

Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 October 2026

Contact Officer: Sherry Li on [email protected]

Position Overview The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment as the Independent Chair of its Academic Council for a 12-month term.

CIT is the ACT's public provider of vocational education and training (VET), delivering quality education and skills development to support students, industry and the broader community.

The Academic Council is an academic governance subcommittee of the CIT Governing Board, responsible for overseeing the quality, integrity and outcomes of CIT’s education and training. The Council provides advice and recommendations to the CIT Board and Chief Executive Officer on academic matters, educational quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

About the Role The Independent Chair will provide strategic leadership and effective governance of the Academic Council, ensuring the Council fulfils its responsibilities in accordance with its Terms of Reference.

As Chair of CIT’s Academic Council, you will lead the committee with oversight of CIT’s:

- Academic strategic plans, including education vision, goals, and priorities,
- Industry engagement strategies to inform academic strategic direction, curriculum relevance and assessment excellence
- Educational planning and quality improvement, including performance monitoring,
- Compliance with national Standards for Australian Registered Training Organisations and other relevant legislation,



policies and procedures as outlined in the Council’s Charter and Terms of Reference,
- Education policy development, review, and approval,
- Curriculum design and development that appliesy to senior secondary, vocational and higher education courses and units, and the Scope of Registration,
- Educator qualifications, capability, and career development, and
- Risks associated with students, e.g. learner misconduct, academic appeals, and student complaints.

About You The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Extensive experience in academic governance and leadership within the tertiary education sector, particularly VET.
- Strong knowledge of tertiary education regulatory frameworks, quality assurance and educational governance.
- Proven strategic leadership, analytical and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience engaging with education regulatory bodies, such as ASQA and TEQSA.
- The ability to provide independent, informed advice and foster constructive discussion among diverse stakeholders.
- A commitment to educational excellence, student outcomes and industry engagement.

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience are required. Established networks within Canberra and the ACT tertiary education sector will be highly regarded.



Appointment Details The Independent Chair will be appointed by the CIT Governing Board on the recommendation of the selection panel for a 12-month term.

The Academic Council meets at least six times per year, with additional meetings convened as required and the potential for some out of session work.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the applicable ACT Remuneration Tribunal Determination which provides a per diem rate.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and fit and proper person assessment prior to appointment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit:

- A current curriculum vitae (CV).
- A written application pitch of no more than two pages, outlining their relevant experience, skills and suitability for the role.

For further information, please refer to the attached Position Description and Academic Council Terms of Reference. CIT encourages applications from suitably qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by 5 November 2026.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Boards, Committees and Tribunals

📌 Independent Chair – CIT Academic Council | Part-time Temporary (Canberra)
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