Australia — International Student Market 822K inbound students (2024) +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, innovative, 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 2030 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

Robust 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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