Job Description
Company Description
About AE
Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.
We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals.
Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you’re looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us.
Job Description
This role manages higher education courses as strategic products. You’ll take ownership from academic design and development through governance approval, launch and formal review; ensuring quality, regulatory compliance and strong student outcomes within a higher education environment.
Working closely with higher education academics, industry advisors and senior leaders, you’ll keep our portfolio relevant, rigorous and aligned to market demand. As Secretary to Higher Education Course Advisory Committees (CACs), you’ll ensure industry insight is translated into approved and implemented course improvements.
The Role
You will:
Own the higher education course roadmap, aligned to institutional strategy and sector requirements
Lead new higher education course development, renewals and major enhancements
Manage end-to-end delivery of higher education course projects across stakeholders and stage-gates
Prepare governance submissions and manage approvals through Higher Education committees and Academic Board
Oversee Course Advisory Committee operations and convert recommendations into formal higher education course changes
Drive structured course review cycles using student outcomes, progression data and feedback
Ensure approved changes are accurately implemented across LMS, documentation and delivery
Qualifications
About You
You’re organised, commercially aware and confident operating in a higher education setting. You can move between strategic portfolio thinking and detailed academic documentation with ease.
You understand higher education governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement and you know how to navigate committee processes while keeping projects moving.
You bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification
Strong understanding of the Australian higher education quality frameworks and standards
Demonstrated experience leading higher education course/curriculum development or education product management.
Experience in higher education course/curriculum development or education product management
Strong project management across academic and professional stakeholders
Experience preparing higher education governance papers and navigating Academic Board approvals
Excellent written communication and document control capability
Strong data literacy, with the ability to translate higher education performance data into action
Familiarity with Australian higher education quality frameworks (highly regarded)
Additional Information
Why join AE
Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special — and you can be part of it.
Opportunities to grow within the organisation
$1,500 annual professional development allowance
Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
Health insurance discounts through Bupa
Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly
Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/
This advert will close on the 12th of April, 2026.
Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.
We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
About AE
Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.
We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals.
Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you’re looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us.
Job Description
This role manages higher education courses as strategic products. You’ll take ownership from academic design and development through governance approval, launch and formal review; ensuring quality, regulatory compliance and strong student outcomes within a higher education environment.
Working closely with higher education academics, industry advisors and senior leaders, you’ll keep our portfolio relevant, rigorous and aligned to market demand. As Secretary to Higher Education Course Advisory Committees (CACs), you’ll ensure industry insight is translated into approved and implemented course improvements.
The Role
You will:
Own the higher education course roadmap, aligned to institutional strategy and sector requirements
Lead new higher education course development, renewals and major enhancements
Manage end-to-end delivery of higher education course projects across stakeholders and stage-gates
Prepare governance submissions and manage approvals through Higher Education committees and Academic Board
Oversee Course Advisory Committee operations and convert recommendations into formal higher education course changes
Drive structured course review cycles using student outcomes, progression data and feedback
Ensure approved changes are accurately implemented across LMS, documentation and delivery
Qualifications
About You
You’re organised, commercially aware and confident operating in a higher education setting. You can move between strategic portfolio thinking and detailed academic documentation with ease.
You understand higher education governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement and you know how to navigate committee processes while keeping projects moving.
You bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification
Strong understanding of the Australian higher education quality frameworks and standards
Demonstrated experience leading higher education course/curriculum development or education product management.
Experience in higher education course/curriculum development or education product management
Strong project management across academic and professional stakeholders
Experience preparing higher education governance papers and navigating Academic Board approvals
Excellent written communication and document control capability
Strong data literacy, with the ability to translate higher education performance data into action
Familiarity with Australian higher education quality frameworks (highly regarded)
Additional Information
Why join AE
Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special — and you can be part of it.
Opportunities to grow within the organisation
$1,500 annual professional development allowance
Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
Health insurance discounts through Bupa
Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly
Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/
This advert will close on the 12th of April, 2026.
Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.
We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Course Development Lead - Higher Education position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
